ICU RN
Wichita Falls, Texas
United Regional Health Care System

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Start date: Within the next 3-5 weeks

Schedule

• Shifts: Day (3x12 hours) or Day (4x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Biweekly schedule: 84 hours with a 72-hour guarantee

Float Scope

• Will float to PCU as needed, including overflow and ED hold, taking 4 patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• ENPC

Required as Applicable

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam

Preferred

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Pre-Start Requirements

• Licensure and verification: State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Background and exclusion checks: Background check (renewed annually), EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start, E-Verify or attestation, government-issued photo ID
• Health requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, completed within 72 hours of signing contract
  • Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, completed within 72 hours of signing contract, plus TB questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity (vaccines, positive titer, or documented history; declination options listed)
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year, with a plan in place within 72 hours of signing contract
  • Flu vaccine required 10/1 to 5/31 (medical or religious exemption possible, subject to review)
  • Copy of current COVID vaccination
• Documents: 2 references within 3 years, resume or application, skills checklist (annual update), orientation safety manual acknowledgement (annual update), badge photo in JPEG format
• Facility forms and orientation: Parking policy acknowledgment, traveler orientation, and several facility forms completed before start