PCU Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Unit and Experience Details

• Unit: Head, Neck, and Plastics
• Floating required
• Weekend coverage required
• Experience required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• PCU and Telemetry experience required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted
• Prior travel experience not required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, CPI)
• Certification renewals must be planned if expiring during contract

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Kentucky
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• License renewal plan required if expiring during contract

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 1 year, updated annually
• County and national criminal background checks
• Sex offender search
• Education verification or signed official transcript/diploma
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, or PA
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray and TB questionnaire annually if positive history
• Immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Drug testing within 1 year, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required annually (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• COVID vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Competency and Skills Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 1 year, passing score required
• Color blind testing via online platform within 1 year
• Unit-specific competency exams annually
• RN Math ability competency exam annually
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for PCU/Stepdown and other critical care units
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing for ICU, ER, PACU, Telemetry, and other units

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references verified within 6 months of start (preferably manager or supervisor)
• Employment application with explanation for any gaps over 30 days
• Employment verification for 7 years required, completed 8 business days prior to start
• Skills checklists updated annually and valid through contract period
• Various facility-specific non-clinical agreements and policies must be signed prior to start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Notes

• Renewal plans must be in place for any expiring certifications, licenses, or documents during the contract
• Candidates must comply with all testing and documentation deadlines to maintain clearance
• Floating and weekend coverage are mandatory for this position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with PCU and telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Kentucky.