Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Walla Walla, WA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
Beds: 104

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating: No (will not float between units)
• On-call: No
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Block Schedules: No
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Unit: Mixed pediatric and adult Emergency Department (ED)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years (2Y/1ST TIMERS OK)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Other Certifications: Chemotherapy, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), IV Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), NIH Stroke Certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as applicable and verified by clinical track

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Washington State
• NURSYS verification required
• Multi-State Licensed Nurses must complete Washington-specific demographic attestations if applicable

Required Health Documents

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO)
• Fit Mask test (annual, onsite or valid record within 1 year)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable documentation
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or declination during flu season
• COVID vaccine or declination

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript)
• WA State Patrol Search (WATCH/WSP) within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for certain facility types
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within last 3 years
• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors) with month/year format
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Scheduling and Work Environment

• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any color allowed on all units
• Parking: No fee
• Expected to work every other weekend
• No block scheduling or on-call required

Training and Competency Modules

• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules required prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for profession
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER RN
  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Facility-specific modules as applicable
• Epic training modules required and must be completed within orientation week

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)
• Physical exam does not need annual update unless assigned to Providence Health and Services – HCC hospital system
• Fit mask types accepted include 3M 1860, 1860S, 1870+ (with some regional exceptions)
• Drug screen must be 10 panel without THC/Marijuana for subcontractors
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• References and employment history must be verifiable and meet specified criteria

This position is suitable for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of ER experience, comfortable working in a mixed pediatric/adult emergency department, and able to meet Providence Health and Services' comprehensive credentialing, compliance, and training requirements.