ICU Registered Nurse
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN ICU - Travel Position

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Employment Type: Travel

Job Details

• Minimum 2+ years ICU/MICU experience required
• Must have BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Experience with Meditech EMR system preferred
• Schedule: 36 hours on / 48 hours off
• Must hold a Kentucky or compact nursing license
• RN must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Start date is flexible, based on need
• Driver’s license required for submission

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA card front and back if not electronic
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): AHA card front and back if not electronic
• NIH Certification: Required for RN specialties except OR
• Nursys Verification: Within 30 days of start
• Kentucky or Compact License: Valid for KY ARH facilities

Required Health & Immunization Documentation

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of completed series or approved religious/medical exemption with documentation
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer prior to start; if low/equivocal, first dose required to start, second dose within 28-30 days
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, proof of 3 vaccine series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive titer prior to start; if low/equivocal, first dose required to start, second dose within 28-30 days
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declinations accepted (Td not accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required October-March; must be administered on or after August 1; medical/religious exemptions require approval
• TB Quantiferon Test: Within one year prior to start; annual update required
• Positive PPD: If applicable, requires chest X-ray within last 5 years and TB questionnaire
• Annual Physical/Health Statement: Signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP within 1 year prior to start, stating clear to work without restrictions

Background & Professional Requirements

• ARH 20/20 Background Check: Must be within 30 days prior to start; includes criminal, SSN trace, sex offender, SAM, OIG checks
• ARH Submission Packet: Minimum 1-2 years experience depending on specialty
• ARH Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry: Verification within 30 days prior to start
• 2 Professional References: One must be a charge nurse or higher, one must be a supervisor
• ARH Assignment Confirmation: Must be submitted within 24 hours of offer acceptance

Competency & Skills Verification

• ARH Skills Checklist: Unit-specific, within one year prior to start, renewed annually
• ARH Competency Exam: Passing score of 80% or higher, within one year prior to start
• ARH EKG Exam / Telemetry Exam: Passing score of 80% or higher, within one year prior to start
• ARH Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives; renewed annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates should not be submitted to more than one job at a time
• Assignment confirmation must be uploaded within 24 hours of accepting the offer
• Must complete ARH Employee Health Attestation Form prior to start
• All documentation and verifications must be current and compliant with ARH policies

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses who meet the licensure and certification requirements and are looking for a travel assignment in Kentucky with a reputable healthcare system.