Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Gilbertsville, PA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts (9:00 PM to 9:30 AM)
• Float between three campuses on an every-other-week (EOW) basis

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for ER, ICU, L&D, Mother Baby, PACU, Pediatric ER, PCU, RRT (except NICU only). Must be AHA certified.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all clinical staff including techs. Must be AHA certified.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, all RN Pediatric specialties, RRT-PICU, RRT working in Pediatrics. Must be AHA certified.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for L&D and RRT-NICU. Must be AAP/AHA certified.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER and Pediatric ER. Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certificate acceptable if TNCC not obtained before start.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for L&D. Must be AWHONN certified.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for Behavioral Health, ER, Pediatric ER, ICU specialties, L&D, Mother Baby, MS, MS/Tele, OR, PACU, PCU. Certifications valid for 3 years.
• Tech Cert Verification - National: As applicable by profession and state.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Annual signed acknowledgment covering Joint Commission Training and Safety Manual.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Basic Dysrhythmia exam required annually for most clinical candidates (exceptions apply). Must score 88% or higher; up to 3 attempts allowed. Failure results in contract cancellation.
• State License Verification: Primary source verification prior to start and upon expiration.
• NURSYS Verification: Required prior to start as applicable.

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for all RN candidates within 12 months of start. Passing score 80%. Two attempts allowed.
• Competency Exam: Required where applicable. Passing score 80%. Two attempts allowed.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required within 12 months of start for clinical candidates (exceptions apply). Annual update required. Passing score 88%. Three attempts allowed.

Background Checks & Verifications

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

  • SSN Trace
  • Counties, States, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • DMV (if driving is essential)
  • Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprinting required within 90 days of start (except remote workers living outside PA). Full results required, not receipts.
• State-specific searches including Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (within 90 days), PATCH Search, Medicheck Search (within 30 days)
• Education Verification for highest level relative to specialty

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Physician statement within 2 months of start.
• Fit Mask Test: Required onsite (not for 100% remote non-clinical).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: QGold or T-Spot within 90 days or 2 PPDs (one within 90 days, one within 12 months). For positive TB history, confirmation test and negative chest x-ray within 5 years required.
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually if past positive TB or in lieu of TB test renewal.
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters may pend if not eligible before start.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series required; declinations not accepted.
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters may pend if not eligible before start.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also acceptable). Dilute results require observed drug screen within 24 hours if allowed by state. Annual updates not required.
• Hepatitis C: Required only for Operating Room and Dental, within 12 months of start.
• Flu Vaccination: Required for all new candidates starting October through May. Declinations accepted only for non-clinical candidates working at specific locations with masking policy adherence. Medical and religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Fully vaccinated or signed declination with facility-specific form required (except 100% remote non-clinical).
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required for all candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond; annual medical clearance required.

Facility Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and after): recent, forward-facing, color photo with solid background, no hats/masks/filters.
• Affidavit for Provisional Employment: must be completed prior to start.
• COVID and Flu Declination forms if applicable.

Employment History & References

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days, education, license/certification info, and contact information.
• Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates including 100% remote.

Additional Notes

• Fit Test Questionnaire required for all candidates prior to start (except 100% remote non-clinical).
• Badge Request Form required for new candidates starting before 3/30/2025.
• Chain of Custody Form required if observed drug screen is needed due to dilute drug screen result.
• All documentation must be uploaded with appropriate expiration dates as specified.

This position requires flexibility to float between multiple campuses and adherence to strict credentialing, health, and compliance requirements.