ICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 5 (Non-negotiable)
Shift Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
Location: Floating between units/facilities within a 35-mile radius based on staffing needs, patient census, and acuity. Notification will be given before scheduled shifts if floating is required.

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses & Verification (Required for Submission)

• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Driver's License/State ID (must not be expired and address must match requirements).
• Professional resume/profile.
• Two professional references.
• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Certifications (Required for Onboarding)

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Certification (Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F every 2 years)

Health & Immunizations (Required for Onboarding)

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be completed onsite.
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Recent testing required with annual TB questionnaire.
• Positive PPD requires negative chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.

Testing & Competencies (Required for Onboarding)

• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts.
• Ascension EKG Exam: Passing score of at least 80%, max 2 attempts; must be updated to latest version.
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start; updated annually.
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation.
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite).
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check: Includes SSN trace, employment verification, OIG search, national sex offender check; updated annually.
• Ascension EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start.
• Ascension Education Verification: Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Ascension Employment Verification: Employment verification for past 7 years; updated annually.
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updates for extensions.

Additional Information

• Floating assignments are based on staffing needs and patient acuity; travelers will be notified in advance.
• Some optional documents/checklists may be requested by unit leaders but are not mandatory for onboarding.

This position requires thorough credentialing and compliance with Ascension Health’s onboarding standards to ensure readiness for ICU nursing assignments.