Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN CVICU (Travel)

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Facility: Appalachian Regional Healthcare

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years CVICU experience, including experience with fresh hearts
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Schedule: 36/48 hours
• EMR System: Meditech
• License: Must have Kentucky or compact nursing license
• Contract Length: 12 weeks (interpreted as weeks)
• Start Date: Immediate; orientation offered bi-weekly
• Residency Requirement: RN must reside within 100 miles of the facility
• Driver’s License: Required for submission

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA certification, front and back of card if not electronic
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required for all RNs except Psych and True Med/Surg units
• NIH Certification: Required for RN specialties except OR and Psych
• Nursys Verification: Nursing license verification within 30 days of start
• License/Certificate Verification: Kentucky or compact license verification, annual updates required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of completed series required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required prior to start
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, proof of 3 vaccine series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer required prior to start
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Required October-March; exemptions require approval
• TB Quantiferon Test: Within one year prior to start
• Positive PPD: If applicable, requires chest X-ray within last 5 years and TB questionnaire
• Annual Physical/Health Statement: Signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP; must state clear to work without restrictions

Background & Compliance

• Background Check: 7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, national sex offender, SAM, OIG; must be within 30 days of start
• Drug Screen: Comprehensive panel excluding marijuana/THC; must be within 30 days of start
• Professional References: 2 required; one charge nurse or higher, one supervisor within last year
• Submission Packet: Must include cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF
• Assignment Confirmation: Must be submitted within 24 hours of offer acceptance

Skills & Competency Requirements

• ARH Skills Checklist: Unit-specific, within one year prior to start
• ARH Competency Exam: Unit-specific, within one year prior to start
• ARH Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives; annual update required
• ARH EKG Exam / Telemetry Exam: Unit-specific, within one year prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must have Cardiovascular ICU experience, specifically with fresh hearts
• Orientation is bi-weekly; start date on job is the start date needed
• Candidates should not be submitted to more than one job at a time

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU nurses looking for a travel assignment in Kentucky with a reputable healthcare system.