Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Gilbertsville, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• 36-hour night shift position
• Schedule: 2 shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM and 1 shift from 9 PM to 9 AM
• Every other weekend rotation required
• May occasionally flex to a different campus

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for ER, ICU, L&D, Mother Baby, PACU, Pediatric ER, PCU, RRT (except NICU only)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all clinical staff including techs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, all RN Pediatric specialties, RRT-PICU, RRT (if working in Pediatrics or Pediatric ER)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): Required for L&D and RRT-NICU
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER & Pediatric ER (TCRN certificate acceptable if TNCC not obtained before start)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Required for L&D, must be AWHONN certified
• 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 for most clinical candidates, must score 88% or higher, with limited attempts allowed
• State License Verification: Primary source verification prior to start and upon expiration
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for Behavioral Health, ER, Pediatric ER, ICU specialties, L&D, Mother Baby, MS, MS/Tele, OR, PACU, PCU (not required for Peds, RRT, or techs)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Annual requirement with remediation and limited attempts

Required Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for all RN candidates, passing score 80%, 2 attempts allowed within 6 months
• Competency Exam: Required where applicable, passing score 80%, 2 attempts allowed within 6 months
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required within 12 months of start for most clinical candidates, passing score 88%, 3 attempts allowed within 6 months

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 applicable, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting results required within 90 days of start (full results required, not receipts)
• Education verification for highest level relative to specialty
• Pennsylvania Medicheck Search within 30 days of start
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 90 days of start
• Pennsylvania PATCH Search within 90 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Fit test questionnaire required for respirator use
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGold or T-Spot within 90 days, or 2 PPDs with one within 90 days and one within 12 months)
• TB questionnaire annually if past positive TB
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series; declinations not accepted)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also acceptable), no instant tests, observed drug screen required if dilute result
• Hepatitis C titer (non-reactive) required only for Operating Room and Dental, within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through May; declination allowed only under specific conditions with required documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination required or signed declination with facility-specific form

Facility-Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and later): recent, forward-facing, color photo with solid background
• Affidavit for provisional employment prior to start
• COVID and flu declination forms if applicable

Other Requirements

• Fit mask test completed onsite (not required for 100% remote non-clinical candidates)
• Respirator safety clearance required annually for candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond
• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history, education, license/certification info, and contact information
• Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates including 100% remote
• Application must include explanations for gaps over 90 days

Summary

This is a 13-week travel/contract Registered Nurse position on night shifts with every other weekend rotation in Pennsylvania. Candidates must meet extensive certification, competency, background, health, and immunization requirements prior to start. The role may require occasional flexibility to a different campus.