ICU Registered Nurse
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Travel RN ICU Position - Hazard, Kentucky

Job Details

• Specialty: RN ICU
• Location: Hazard, Kentucky
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Schedule: 36/48 hours, 1:2 patient ratio
• Start Date: Immediate (start date on job is start date needed)
• Residency Requirement: Must reside within 100 miles of the facility
• EMR System: Meditech

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years ICU/MICU experience
• Must have BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications
• Kentucky or compact nursing license required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Orientation

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly

Key Requirements & Credentials

• Licenses:

  • Kentucky or compact license for KY facilities
  • Nursys verification within 30 days of start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only, front and back of certificate if not electronic)
  • ACLS (required for all RNs except Psych and OR)
  • NIH Certification (required for RN specialties except OR and Psych)
• Vaccinations & Health:

  • COVID-19 vaccine proof or approved exemption
  • Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer
  • Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination
  • Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Tdap vaccination (valid 10 years, declinations accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine (required October-March, exemptions allowed with approval)
  • TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start
  • Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP stating clear to work without restrictions
• Background & Screening:

  • Background check within 30 days prior to start (7-year county, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender, SAM, OIG)
  • Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (excluding marijuana/THC)
  • Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start (Kentucky clinical/allied specialties)
• Competency & Skills:

  • ARH Skills Checklist within one year prior to start
  • ARH Competency Exam within one year prior to start
  • ARH Core Competencies (HIPAA, Safety, Infection Control, etc.) annual update required
  • EKG and Telemetry exam within one year prior to start
• References:

  • Two professional references required; one must be a charge nurse or higher, one must be a supervisor reference within the last year
• Other:

  • Driver’s license required for submission
  • Assignment confirmation form must be submitted within 24 hours of offer acceptance

Additional Notes

• Candidates should not be submitted to more than one job at a time.
• Must comply with all credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to start.
• Annual updates required for many credentials and health documents.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with required certifications and licensure who are ready for a travel assignment in Kentucky with a 12-week commitment.