ICU Registered Nurse
Wichita Falls, Texas
United Regional Health Care System

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Will float to PCU as needed
• Scheduled for 84 hours biweekly with a 72-hour guarantee
• Start dates available: February 9 or February 23

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing specialty required
• Prior travel experience preferred (not explicitly required)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Licensure & Compliance

• State Nursing License verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification required within 30 days of start
• Background check within 1 year of start (includes SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (exempt if born before 1957)
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, positive titer, or history of chickenpox required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 31) or facility-specific exemption
• COVID vaccination documentation required
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years of start
• Resume or employment application required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start (e.g., orientation, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements)

Notes

• Candidate must be prepared to comply with all facility and system-specific credentialing and compliance requirements.
• Floating to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) may be required.
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses looking for a travel contract opportunity in Texas with a reputable healthcare system.