Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Huntington, WV
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Huntington, West Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Observation RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Primarily 3x12 hour night shifts (to be discussed during interview)
• Facility Type: Regional, 303-bed academic medical center serving multiple counties
• Traveler friendly facility with quick interviews and offers

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Current BLS certification (AHA only)
• Valid West Virginia or Compact nursing license at time of submission (pending or temporary licenses not accepted)
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health documents as required (see below)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except OR RNs; must be current or completed onsite within 2 weeks of start)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) required if assigned to ICU
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams and facility-specific orientation modules

Licensure Verification

• Primary source verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual TB questionnaire required)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (2nd booster may pend at start)
• Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (2nd booster may pend at start)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination required annually (declinations not accepted unless approved medical or religious exemption)
• COVID-19 seasonal vaccine required; declination form required if opting out
• Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel of substances

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation, annual education, confidentiality agreements, and attestation forms prior to or at start
• N95 fit test completed onsite at orientation (male candidates must be clean shaven)
• Creation of facility-specific accounts for timekeeping prior to start
• Submission of approved medical or religious exemptions for flu and vaccine if applicable

Additional Notes

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the system over 1 year
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually for applicable units

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience, current licensure, and required certifications looking for a 13-week travel contract in a supportive academic medical center environment.