CVICU Registered Nurse
Spokane, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Spokane, Washington

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (Night Shift)
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Float between units as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Block Scheduling: Required
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 and 1:2
• Specialty Requirement: Cardiovascular ICU experience required

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 629
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience
• CVICU experience within the last year
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test (respirator fit testing) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable for Washington and border states
• WA Multi-State Licensed Nurses Demographic Attestation required for out-of-state compact license holders prior to start
• References and work history verification as per policy

Competencies & Training

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists, updated annually
• Epic training modules required for Providence hospital systems; transcripts must be submitted prior to moving to per diem work
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific Workramp training modules required

Additional Information

• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may be required to float to other nearby facilities
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required for badge issuance
• Parking available at no cost

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse with cardiovascular ICU experience, working night shifts in a Level II Trauma Center in Spokane, WA. The role requires flexibility to float between units, weekend work every other weekend, and block scheduling. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, health, background, and training requirements to comply with facility and state regulations.