Mother-Baby (Postpartum/Antepartum) Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Facility: University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule:

  • Rotating shifts
  • 36 hours per week
  • Every other weekend off (Friday, Saturday nights and Saturday, Sunday days)
  • Every other holiday off
• Unit: Postpartum/Antepartum with float required within skill set including NICU to care for level II nursery patients
• Electronic Health Record: Epic required
• License: VA license pending submissions accepted
• Time Off: Can approve 40 hours of RTO (Requested Time Off)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – may be required depending on unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – may be required depending on unit
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate) – required for chemo, oncology, and infusion RNs
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – may be required depending on unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – may be required depending on unit
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required for Behavioral Health nurses
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., NICU-specific certifications)

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a 3rd party vendor (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Transcript or official diploma (photocopies not accepted)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit (Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check)
• Abuse Registry Search required only for Behavioral Health and Unit 5 East candidates
• State-specific fingerprinting and child abuse registry checks for Behavioral Health candidates

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions)
• Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer required (declination accepted but not clearance-holding)
• Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required (declination accepted but not clearance-holding)
• Hepatitis B – Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required or negative surface antibody and antigen titers (no declinations)
• Varicella – 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but not clearance-holding)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of professional appearance guidelines review
• Completion of release authorization and traveler compliance forms prior to start
• Fit testing for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient RN and Mother-Baby units (not required for some specialty areas)
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing required for applicable units
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluations and internal evaluations required if previously worked with the system over 1 year
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Float pool assignments may include NICU and Pediatric Critical Care
• Candidates with latex allergy must complete a latex questionnaire
• Radiation badges are no longer provided for new candidates; existing badge holders will be grandfathered
• Epic experience is required for this position

This position offers a dynamic clinical environment with rotating shifts and requires flexibility to float within related units. Compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory.