PCU Registered Nurse
Montclair, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Montclair, New Jersey
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• Travel Experience: Not required
• Charting System: Epic
• Float: Yes, to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend if needed
• Travel Radius: 50 miles

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • State Nursing License (Primary source online verification required)
  • NURSYS Verification (for RN)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as applicable
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as applicable
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy) as applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) as applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as applicable
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
  • Color Blind Testing (online)
  • Core Competency Exams (as applicable)

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check upon hire
• HHS/OIG check upon hire
• Education verification (must verify highest level of education)
• Work history verification for 7 years (NJ requires minimum 1 year prior verified with no gaps over 30 days)
• Transcript/Diploma may be accepted as placeholder if education verification is delayed
• Fingerprinting (time sensitive for certain states; not applicable here)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB questionnaire within 90 days if positive TB test
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required; boosters if negative/equivocal
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination (dose 1 and fully vaccinated) or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Information

• Weekend coverage may be required every other weekend
• Floating to other units of equal or lesser acuity is expected
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Complete application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Internal attestations and documentation required for compliance

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a PCU setting with a moderate patient ratio and requires standard nursing certifications and health clearances consistent with hospital and state regulations.