Travel RN – ER/Med-Surg Float
Warren, MN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Warren, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Full-time position
• Night shifts
• Must be comfortable floating between Medical-Surgical and Emergency Room units
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Must hold a valid Minnesota nursing license
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred)
• PALS certification required and must be kept up to date during the contract

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• State License verification (primary source online verification)
• National Tech Certification (if applicable)
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as per state requirements

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start
• Standard background check including:

  • 7-year SS Trace and county searches
  • Nationwide sex offender check
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint Clearance (mandatory before start):

  • Candidate must complete the MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract
  • Fingerprints must be completed within 2 weeks of registration
  • Candidates cannot start work with fingerprints pending unless approved by facility with a “more time needed” letter
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care (not required for non-clinical roles)
• Annual Skills Checklist

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year or negative chest x-ray if past positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire as per state requirements
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Facility requires a secondary on-site drug screen and completion of HR documents prior to start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• CNAs must complete 12 hours of Alzheimer’s/Dementia/Elder Abuse training annually (if applicable)

Important Notes

• Candidates must comply with all Minnesota state-specific fingerprinting and background check laws before starting
• Fingerprinting registration and completion are time-sensitive and must be prioritized
• Candidates may need to travel to a location offering livescan fingerprinting if not available locally

This position is ideal for experienced RNs licensed in Minnesota who are flexible with floating between med-surg and ER, and who meet all certification, background, and health requirements.