Critical Care Float RN
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float between all adult Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and step-down units.
• Not assigned to post-cardiac surgery, balloon pump, Impella, transplant, or EVD patients.
• Must be comfortable working across multiple adult ICU settings.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 3 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with adult patients

Additional Requirements

• Valid government-issued ID.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history and education verification.
• Health documents including physical exam within 12 months, immunizations, and TB screening.
• Drug testing within 30 days of start.
• Compliance with vaccine or declination requirements (COVID-19, flu, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, TDAP).
• Medication and Telemetry competency exams required.
• References: 2 within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Important Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a critical care float position requiring flexibility and comfort in multiple ICU environments.
• Candidates must pass required competency exams with a minimum score of 80% on the first day of orientation.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking a travel contract role with diverse critical care exposure.