Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Fishersville, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Fishersville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift
• Schedule: Every other weekend (EOW) plus 2 weekday shifts every two weeks based on staffing needs
• Holiday Rotation: Required to work holidays in rotation (if 1 holiday in assignment, work it; if 2 holidays, work 1; if 3 holidays, work 2)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit: 2 West – Medical Innovation Unit (32-bed medical/surgical unit focused on new technologies and innovative nursing practices)
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Locals accepted: No (local radius rule: 50 miles)
• Pending License: Not accepted

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• Additional Recommended/Unit-Specific Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for certain units (ED/ER, ICU, PCU, etc.)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for Peds, ER/ED, PACU
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – Required for OB, LDRP, NICU, Nursery
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Check unit-specific requirements
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Required for Psych, recommended for ED
  • NIH Stroke Certification – Required for ICU, PCU, ED, Float Pool (annual update)
• Licensure: Valid Virginia or Compact State License required (pending licenses not accepted)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
  • Virginia State Police Background Check performed by facility
• Fingerprinting: Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check results required (effective 7/15/2025)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (includes marijuana; zero tolerance policy)
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • Tdap vaccine within past 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – Positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit test required (3M N95 preferred); onsite testing available
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment Application/Resume: Current and required
• Skills Checklist: Required and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to facility policies including standards of appearance, confidentiality, social media, dress code, masking, and compliance acknowledgments.
• Candidates must complete various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start.
• Orientation and competency exams required as applicable.
• RTO (Request Time Off) policy requires holiday work as outlined above and must be included in submission and confirmation documents.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge medical/surgical unit with innovative technology and nursing practices. Ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Virginia.