Emergency Department Registered Nurse
York, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 PM - 3 AM
• Schedule: Weekends and holidays as needed; floating as needed (may float to Emergency Transitional Care Unit - ETCU)
• Unit: Emergency Department (74 beds) at a Level 1 Trauma Center with a 3-bed trauma bay and behavioral health secure unit
• ETCU: 22-bed expansion of ED with telemetry and negative pressure rooms; provides inpatient-level care for holds and patients awaiting disposition
• Trauma Level: Level I Trauma experience required
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepting first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Floating: As needed, including rotation to ETCU
• Blocked Schedule: Not approved
• Additional Info: May care for COVID patients; tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• PALS (AHA or ARC)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - as applicable
• Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) - as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam - as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (pass/fail exam required for all RNs except OR and Home Health)
• State License verification (primary source online)
• NURSYS Verification for RN license

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Pennsylvania FBI Fingerprinting within 1 year of start; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search within 1 year of start; must be finalized prior to start (cannot start with results pending)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 5 years; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts
• Employment application and most recent resume required
• 2 professional references within 3 years
• Skills checklist annually
• Performance evaluations completed onsite during assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; PPD not accepted
• Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer; 2 boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
• Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 2 boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
• Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 2 boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; 2 boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
• Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season; no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine or medical/religious exemption/declination accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (Aya requirement only, not required by facility)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance within 1 year, renewed annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, professional passport-style photo for badge
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • I9 Attestation
  • Documentation Attestation
  • Hepatitis B Declination (if applicable)
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules prior to start, including New Hire Orientation on first day

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department in York, PA. The role requires 2+ years of RN experience, prior travel experience, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS. The schedule is primarily 3 PM to 3 AM with weekend and holiday shifts as needed, including floating to the Emergency Transitional Care Unit. The facility has strict background, health, and compliance requirements, including fingerprinting and immunizations. First-time travelers are not accepted.