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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Fishersville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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
• Local radius rule: 50 miles (locals not accepted)
• 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 accepted
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) for behavioral health units
  • NIH Stroke Certification (for ICU, PCU, ED, Float Pool)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• 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 (fingerprinting for behavioral health candidates)

• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (renew annually)
  • Fit mask test (N95 preferred), updated annually
  • 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
  • Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (including marijuana; zero tolerance policy)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)

• References & History:

  • 2 professional references required
  • Current application/resume required
  • Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• RTO (Request Time Off) Policy: Must include RTO requests in submission and assignment confirmation documents
• Orientation & Facility Policies: Candidates must review and acknowledge multiple facility-specific policies and documents prior to start, including:

  • Standards of Appearance
  • Social Media Policy
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Compliance Acknowledgement
  • Dress Code Policy and Guidance
  • Masking Requirements
  • Parking Registration
  • Workplace Wellness Consent
  • Patient Care Disclosure
  • Policy Procedure Acknowledgement
  • Interest Profile
  • Express Education Booklet and Attestation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge medical/surgical unit with innovative technology and nursing practices. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of RN experience, BLS certification, and adherence to strict compliance and health documentation standards. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.