LTAC ICU Registered Nurse
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN LTAC ICU - Travel Position

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) ICU
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of current LTACH experience required (highest stated requirement).
• Must have experience working with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Current Kentucky or compact nursing license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• NIH Certification (required for RN specialties except OR and Psych).
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start.

Clinical & Technical Skills

• Experience with Meditech EMR system.
• Ability to work in LTACH ICU setting with 1:4 patient ratios.

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation offered bi-weekly.
• Start date on job is the start date needed.
• Schedule is 36/48 hours over a two-week pay period.
• RN must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or approved exemption required.
• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer required.
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination accepted.
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer required.
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years required (Td not accepted).
• Influenza vaccine required (seasonal, October-March) or approved exemption.
• TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start required.
• Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP stating clear to work without restrictions.

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days prior to start, including 7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions.
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (excluding marijuana/THC).
• Verification of education and employment history required.
• Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification required for Kentucky clinical specialties.
• Two professional references required: one charge nurse or higher, one supervisor reference within the last year.

Competency & Skills Verification

• Unit-specific skills checklist within one year prior to start.
• Competency exam within one year prior to start (actual documents required, no certificates).
• EKG and telemetry exam within one year prior to start.
• Core competencies including HIPAA, patient rights, safety, infection control, elder abuse, cultural diversity, advance directives, etc., updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Assignment confirmation form must be submitted within 24 hours of accepting the offer.
• Candidates should not be submitted to more than one job at a time.

This position is ideal for experienced LTAC ICU RNs licensed in Kentucky or compact states, who meet the immunization and compliance requirements and are able to commit to a 12-week travel assignment with a structured orientation and schedule.