Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Gardner, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Gardner, Massachusetts

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Gardner, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x8 Evening shifts (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: None
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Unit Systems: Omnicell, Meditech Expanse
• Unit Orientation: 36 hours
• Scrubs: Any color

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (unit accepts first-time travelers)

Licensure & Certifications

• License: Massachusetts state license required

  • Pending or conditional license accepted while permanent license is being processed
  • Must apply for temporary and permanent MA license upon offer
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable)
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, and other certifications as required by unit or specialty

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (including all aliases) within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or official transcript
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of state license

Facility Specific Documents (to review/sign/complete)

• Photo for badge (passport-style, light background)
• Confidentiality agreements and corporate compliance acknowledgements
• Emergency contact form (must be completed prior to start)
• Policy acknowledgements and standards of behavior forms
• COVID vaccine declination form (if applicable)
• Vehicle registration form (if applicable)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines
• TB questionnaire annually in lieu of TB test
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or positive titer; vaccination series may be started pending)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season
• COVID vaccination booster documentation or signed declination

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at travel rate
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers welcome

This position offers a structured evening shift schedule with every other weekend work, suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of experience and a valid Massachusetts nursing license (pending licenses accepted). The facility requires comprehensive background checks, certifications, and health documentation to ensure compliance and safety.