Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Hazleton, PA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Rehab) - Pennsylvania, Hazleton

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab
• Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Schedule: Every Other Weekend (Saturday/Sunday), Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Floating: Not required
• Call: No call required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Preferred: Charge nurse experience
• Required Clinical Experience:

  • Acute inpatient rehab
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Care and management of ports
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensure: PA or Compact RN license required (must have in hand)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA preferred
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - as applicable based on unit
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) - verify based on assignment specifics

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • Education Verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM checks
• Pennsylvania-specific requirements:

  • PA Child Abuse Search (within 90 days of start)
  • PA Department of Human Services Fingerprint Results (within 90 days of start)
  • PA PATCH and Medicheck Search Results
• Fingerprinting required within 90 days of start (PA FBI Fingerprint Clearance)
• Education verification for highest level of education related to specialty

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with specific timing requirements)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series (declinations not accepted)
  • Hepatitis C titer required only for Operating Room and Dental specialties
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel or 9-panel (without THC) within 60 days of start
• COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form
• Seasonal Flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through May (declination allowed only with specific conditions)
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (passing score 88%)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RNs & LVNs (exceptions apply)
• Other competency exams as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application with 7 years of work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days
• Signed acknowledgments for safety manuals and pass/fail testing
• Facility-specific documents such as badge photo and provisional employment affidavit required prior to start
• Fit Test Questionnaire required for all candidates (except 100% remote/non-clinical)

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of acute inpatient rehab experience, who hold a valid PA or Compact RN license, and are comfortable with a 13-week travel contract working 12.5-hour shifts with every other weekend coverage. First-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and competency testing is mandatory.