Travel Occupational Therapist – NICU Acute Care
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Saint Cloud Hospital

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (0730-1600)
• Every 4th weekend required to work
• Must have previous NICU experience
• Must have an active license or have already applied (estimated time to approval: 6 weeks)
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• EPIC experience preferred

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Licensure: Must have or be in process of obtaining a valid OT license
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 1 year, including 7-year search, SS trace, counties, sex offender, nationwide, education verification (not required for CNAs), and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG excluded provider checks required
  • Fingerprinting via Minnesota DHS Net Study required (candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless approved with a "more time needed" letter)
• Education Verification: Third-party verification required (diploma acceptable with proof of verification attempts)
• Competency Exams: Required as applicable, must meet minimum score, updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs (not required for NICU RNs)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA BLS certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required for some roles (not specifically stated for OT)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Required for NICU roles
• Other Certifications: May include Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) as applicable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit testing for N95 masks (Halyard Fluid Shield or 3M 1860) required
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination required (no religious declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per Minnesota state guidelines (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof of immunity or vaccination required (time sensitive)
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination accepted
• Varicella immunity or vaccination required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required annually (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted
• COVID-19 booster required only for long-term care candidates with specific testing and masking protocols if not boosted
• Drug testing: 9-panel test within 1 year of start (instant acceptable)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: Grey background, no selfies or professional photos unless headshot, JPG format
• Dress code: Review required prior to start; RRTs wear dove gray scrubs
• Education modules: Approximately 16 hours, completed during orientation (except some locations)
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
• Badge must be returned on last day of assignment

Additional Notes

• Two references from recent employers within 2 years required (non-clinical candidates)
• Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates
• Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates (3 years)
• Candidates must complete Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing contract
• Candidates cannot start without fingerprint clearance or approved exemption
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 2 weeks of registration
• Candidates may need to travel to a location offering livescan fingerprinting if not available locally

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with NICU experience seeking a travel contract in Minnesota with a reputable healthcare system. Compliance with detailed background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific protocols is mandatory.