ICU Registered Nurse
Clarksdale, Mississippi
Delta Health System-Northwest Regional

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ICU) - Night Shift

Location: Clarksdale, Mississippi
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Position Details

• Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Schedule:

  • 12-hour night shifts
  • Standard 3–2 rotation
  • Block scheduling (7 on / 7 off) considered when feasible
  • Minimum 6 twelve-hour shifts per pay period required
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard ICU RN experience expected (no lower value given)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• State RN License: Primary source verification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): As required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): As required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): As required
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Social Security Card
• E-Verify proof or attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification (upon request)
• Signed job description and computer access request form (facility-specific)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask test within 12 months, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination documentation (collected upon request)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Core HIPAA training and safety manual acknowledgement

References & Evaluations

• Two professional references required for travel positions (within 2 years)
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the organization over 1 year
• Internal evaluations required if previously worked over 2 years

Additional Notes

• Must meet pay period shift requirements and scheduling guidelines
• Facility and system-specific compliance documents required prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses seeking a night shift travel contract in Mississippi with a 13-week commitment.