CVICU RN
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVICU RN - Travel Assignment

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Requires 2+ years of Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience.
• Experience with fresh heart transplant patients is required.
• Patient ratio: 1:2.
• Schedule: 36/48 hours.
• Must have experience with Meditech EMR.
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Start date is the date needed on the job.
• RN must reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered.
• A valid driver's license is required for submission.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Must have a Kentucky RN license or a compact RN license valid in Kentucky.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Certification (specific to nursing specialties)
• Must meet all state and facility-specific license verification requirements.
• Must provide proof of required immunizations and health screenings, including but not limited to:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (with exemptions accepted upon proper documentation)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Tdap vaccination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal requirement)
  • TB Quantiferon blood test within one year prior to start
• Annual physical or health statement signed by a licensed provider, stating the candidate is clear to work without restrictions.
• Must complete required background checks, drug screening, and professional references.
• Completion of facility-specific competencies and exams (e.g., EKG, telemetry) within one year prior to start.
• Submission packet must include all required documents combined into one PDF (cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, driver's license, license/certification verification).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of accepting the offer.
• Candidates should not be submitted to more than one job at a time.
• Compliance with all facility onboarding and credentialing requirements is mandatory.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs looking for a travel assignment in Kentucky with a focus on cardiovascular critical care and transplant patient experience.