Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Hazleton, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Schedule: Every Other Weekend (Saturday/Sunday), Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (Acute Inpatient Rehab, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Care and Management of Ports)
• Charge Nurse Experience: Preferred
• Floating: Not required
• Call: No call required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• First Time Travelers: Accepted

Licensure & Certifications

• License: PA or Compact RN license required and must be in hand
• BLS: Required (American Heart Association preferred)
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (if applicable based on unit)
  • PALS (if applicable)
  • NRP (if applicable)
  • TNCC (if applicable)
  • EFM (if applicable)
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required prior to start and upon expiration
• NURSYS Verification: Required prior to start

Required Experience & Skills

• Acute inpatient rehabilitation nursing
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Care and management of ports
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance required within 90 days of start
• Education verification for highest level of education relative to specialty
• State-specific searches including Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search, PATCH, Medicheck
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel or 9-panel (without THC) within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual updates not required)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination (with masking policy adherence)
• Respirator medical clearance required annually for respirator use (for candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond)
• Fit test questionnaire and fit mask test required prior to start
• References: Minimum 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start
• Employment application with 7 years of complete work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%) within 12 months of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (passing score 88%) within 12 months of start, except for certain specialties
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for all RNs except specific exceptions
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for most RN positions

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted
• No floating or call responsibilities
• Block scheduling is not available
• Weekend work is required every other weekend
• Charge nurse experience is preferred but not mandatory

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of acute inpatient rehab experience who is comfortable with night shifts and weekend rotations, and who meets the comprehensive licensure, certification, and compliance requirements.