ER Registered Nurse
York, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Schedule: Every 3rd weekend, holidays as needed, floating as needed (may float to Emergency Transitional Care Unit - ETCU)
• Unit Description:

  • Emergency Department (ED) is a 74-bed Level 1 Trauma Center with a 3-bed trauma bay and secure behavioral health unit.
  • ETCU is a 22-bed telemetry-capable expansion unit for patients awaiting further testing, consultation, or inpatient beds.
  • Med/Surg nurses may provide inpatient-level care in ETCU and cross-train for ED tasks.
• Patient Population: May include COVID-19 patients.
• Facility Environment: Tobacco and fragrance-free.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Trauma experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually.
  • Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search (must be finalized prior to start).
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks 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.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP.
  • Fit mask testing within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Immunizations/vaccinations or positive titers required for:

    • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series or positive titer)
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; PPD not accepted.
  • Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
  • COVID-19 vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted.
  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (Aya requirement only).
• References: Two professional references within 3 years of start.
• Employment Application: Most recent resume/application required.
• Skills Checklist: Annual requirement.

Competency and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required within 72 hours of contract signing.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required within 48 hours of contract signing.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge.
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop prior to start (not accessible via cell phone).
• New Hire Orientation must be completed by end of first day.

Additional Information

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.
• Blocked schedules are not approved.
• Call requirements: None.

This position requires a highly experienced ER Registered Nurse with trauma experience and prior travel assignments, able to work night shifts with flexibility for floating and weekend coverage in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.