Registered Nurse, PCU
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Highlands Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - PCU (Prestonsburg, KY) Travel/Contract Position

Job Details

• Location: Prestonsburg, Kentucky
• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with Med/Surgical and Telemetry experience
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, options for 3 or 4 shifts per week (12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:5 or 1:6, may fluctuate with census and call-ins
• EMR System: Meditech
• Scheduling: Every other weekend required; float within scope of practice required; blocked scheduling not accommodated
• Residency Requirement: Must reside within 75 miles of the facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Must have a valid government-issued photo ID and a driver’s license
• Ability to float within scope of practice
• Must be able to work every other weekend

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for all units except Psych, OR, Rehab, and true Med Surg)
• Core Competency Exams (Parts I, II, and III)
• Annual competency renewals as applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam or physician statement confirming clearance to work without restrictions
• Negative TB test via QuantiFERON blood test within one year prior to start (T-Spot/PPD not accepted)
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccinations or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination (declination must be within 1 year)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Td not accepted; valid for 10 years)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test (no THC) with expanded opiates and oxycodone, completed within 30 days of start
• Fit mask testing completed onsite (PAPRs not accommodated; religious/medical exemptions reviewed onsite)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season

Background & Verification Requirements

• Comprehensive background check including:

  • National criminal search, sex offender registry, fugitive database, violent offender checks
  • County searches for all counties in last 7 years
  • FACIS 3 or equivalent, SAM/EPLS, OIG, and other federal exclusions lists
• Education verification
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Work history verification covering 7 years (third-party vendor verification preferred; attestation letters acceptable if needed)
• Two professional references within 1 year of start date (one must be a supervisor; Charge RN acceptable for one reference)
• Complete employment application/resume with education and work history
• State-specific registry checks (Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry within 30 days prior to start)

Orientation & Documentation

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly; start date on job is the required start date
• Must complete and sign specialty job description annually
• Required to complete and submit various facility-specific health attestation forms including:

  • Employee health attestation with proof of TB results, TB risk assessment, OSHA respirator medical evaluation, and flu vaccine/exemption documentation (screenshots required)
• Must review facility fit test policy and quick badge instructions

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit documentation within 24 hours of accepting the offer
• Only one job submission allowed at a time
• Assignment confirmation and all required documents must be uploaded timely to ensure compliance and start readiness

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with night shifts in Kentucky, requiring strong clinical skills in telemetry and med/surg nursing, along with comprehensive compliance and credentialing readiness.