ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Travel ICU/CCU RN Opportunity

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Provide ICU/MICU nursing care with 1:2 patient ratios
• Work schedule: 36/48 hours
• Use Meditech EMR system
• Orientation offered bi-weekly
• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility

Required Experience

• Minimum 2+ years ICU/MICU nursing experience

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Kentucky RN license or compact RN license valid in Kentucky
• BLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate required if not electronic
• ACLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate required if not electronic
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for RN specialties except OR)

Required Immunizations & Health Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine (proof of completed series) or approved religious/medical exemption
• 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer (or start of series with follow-up dose)
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
• Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions
• 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer (or start of series with follow-up dose)
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (declinations accepted)
• TB testing: QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year prior to start; if positive PPD, chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire
• Annual influenza vaccine (October-March) or approved exemption

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days prior to start including 7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, SAM, OIG, EPLS, OFAC checks
• Education and employment verifications
• Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (excluding marijuana/THC)
• Social Security trace, OIG search, SAM, National Sex Offender checks as applicable
• Submission packet including cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification in one PDF
• Assignment confirmation required within 24 hours of offer acceptance

Skills & Competency Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist within scope of practice, renewed annually
• Competency exams (including EKG and telemetry) with passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year prior to start
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives; renewed annually
• Specialty job description signed and dated
• Two professional references required (one charge nurse or higher, one supervisor)

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required for submission
• Must not submit candidate to more than one job at a time

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel assignment in Kentucky with a well-structured orientation and comprehensive compliance requirements.