Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Lebanon, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week (12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekends: Every other weekend (EOW) as needed
• Floating: Will float to all Medical-Surgical floors and potentially rehab
• Holidays: Expected to work 2 of 3 major holidays; no time off allowed between Christmas and New Year's
• Patient Population: May care for COVID-19 patients
• Facility Environment: Tobacco and fragrance-free

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• EPIC Experience: Required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
  • PA FBI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment
  • Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required and must be finalized prior to start
• Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified (degree, diploma, or transcripts)
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years
• Employment Application: Most recent resume/application required
• Skills Checklist: Required annually
• Performance Evaluation: Completed onsite by Unit Managers during assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Vaccinations/Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted
  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 doses vaccine or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Mumps: 2 doses vaccine or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Rubella: 2 doses vaccine or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable
  • Varicella: 2 doses vaccine or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season or valid medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Dose 1 required or medical/religious exemption/declination accepted
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (required by agency, not facility)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required within 1 year of start, renew annually

Licensing & Competencies

• State License: Primary source online verification required
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN license
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency as applicable
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all RNs except OR and Home Health

Additional Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light-colored background, professional attire, no masks or sunglasses
• Facility-Specific Documents: Candidate must review and sign various agreements including Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Commitment to Health & Wellness, Non-Employee Affidavit, and Hepatitis B Declination
• Learning Management System (LMS) Modules: Required for RNs; must be completed on PC/laptop before start date
• New Hire Orientation: Required and must be completed by end of first day of orientation

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Time Off to Report (RTO)

• Maximum 7 days

This position requires a dedicated Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience, night shift availability, and the ability to work in a tobacco and fragrance-free environment. Compliance with extensive background checks, health documentation, and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.