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Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Long Term Assignment

Location: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
Employment Type: Long Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Schedule: 36 hours per week, Day/Night rotation, including weekend rotation
Housing: Shared housing available (no pets or guests allowed)
Transportation: Car required
Vaccination: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Key Requirements and Credentials

Licensure & Certifications

Professional License:
- Primary source verification required within 30 days of start date.
- MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.
- Both NURSYS and Board of Nursing verification required.
BLS Certification:
- Required prior to onboarding. Acceptable from AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military.
Respirator Fit Test:
- N95 fit test required within 365 days of start date and updated annually.
- Must be completed offsite using the MGB N95 Respirator Fit Test Record Form.
Additional Certifications (Preferred/Optional):
- Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred).

Health & Immunization

MMR:
- Documentation of two doses each of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines or two MMR vaccines, or proof of immunity via blood test.
Hepatitis B:
- Strongly preferred; record of 3 vaccines or proof of immunity or declination.
Influenza Vaccine:
- Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed.
TB Testing:
- Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date.
- Updated if there is a break in service longer than 6 months.
Health Statement:
- Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
Positive PPD:
- If positive TB test, chest x-ray documentation showing no active TB required.
Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation:
- Required as part of fit test documentation.

Background & Compliance Checks

Criminal Background Check:
- Within 45 days prior to start date, including county and international searches if applicable.
Massachusetts CORI Check:
- Completed within 30 days prior to start date and updated if >6 month break.
Social Security Number Trace:
- Must be run with criminal background check covering last 7 years.
National Sex Offender Registry Check:
- Within 30 days of start and updated annually.
Exclusion Checks:
- Includes OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists; updated annually.
Education Verification:
- Verified through background check company for highest level of education.

Documentation Required for Submission

Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above in skillset).
Skills checklist.
Candidate submission coversheet.

Additional Notes

Shared housing requires signing the MGB MVH Housing Agreement.
No religious exemptions for flu vaccine or fit testing.
Fit testing updates can be done onsite only if assignment is extended beyond original contract.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs seeking a long-term assignment with a reputable hospital system in Massachusetts, offering a structured schedule with rotating shifts and weekend work. Compliance with all credentialing, health, and background requirements is mandatory.