Emergency Department Registered Nurse
West Islip, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: West Islip, New York
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ED/Admissions Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 4x12-hour shifts and 3x12-hour shifts
• Patient Ratios: Up to 1:8 (candidates must be comfortable with this ratio)
• Facility Type: 437-bed teaching hospital
• Uniform: Scrubs (all white, all navy, or a combination); Croc-type shoes with holes are not allowed
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not mandatory
• First-time travelers accepted; locals accepted

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a permanent license
• Prior travel experience not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, required for all ER RN positions

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam with a minimum score of 80%

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam using facility-specific form, completed by a physician within 30 days prior to start
• Fit test for N95 mask (Halyard Fluidshield or 3M 1860) within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year prior to start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (antibody and antigen results required)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccine required (October 1 - April 30), with exemptions considered case-by-case
• Preferred: COVID-19 vaccination series
• Standard 9-panel drug screen required within 30 days prior to start (no rapid tests)

Background and Documentation

• 7-year background check including multiple federal and state databases, completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually
• State license verification required within 30 days of start; license issues will result in automatic cancellation
• Driver’s license or state ID with clear picture and current address required
• Education verification: diploma or transcript acceptable
• 2 clinical references required (supervisor level or above, charge RNs acceptable)
• Employment history covering 7 years with explanations for any gaps; must include at least 1 year of specialty experience or comparable/higher acuity experience
• Skills checklist current within the last year and applicable to the position

Additional Notes

• This position is for the Emergency Department/Admissions Unit
• Candidates must be pre-closed before start
• All documentation and compliance requirements must be met prior to start date