Pediatric Inpatient Case Manager RN
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Facility: University of Virginia Medical Center

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Weekends: 2-3 weekends during contract

Required Experience

• Pediatric case management experience
• Acute care hospital inpatient case management experience
• VA nursing license accepted, including pending VA license submissions

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – ARC or AHA accepted
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – ARC or AHA accepted (as applicable)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP accepted (as applicable)
  • Chemotherapy Certification (ONS/ONCC) if working in chemo/oncology/infusion
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – ENA accepted (as applicable)
  • State Nursing License Primary Source Verification (required within 30 days of start)
  • NURSYS Verification (for RNs/LPNs) within 30 days of start
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for Behavioral Health nurses only
• Preferred/As applicable:

  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • Miscellaneous certifications for NICU and Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a 3rd party vendor (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• Abuse Registry Search (only for Behavioral Health and Unit 5 East candidates)
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (as required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Measles (Rubeola) – 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations)
• Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer required (declination accepted but not clearance hold)
• Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required (declination accepted but not clearance hold)
• Hepatitis B – Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required or negative Surface and Antigen titers within 6 months
• Varicella – 2 vaccines or titer required (negative titer requires declination)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of various forms prior to start (e.g., professional appearance guidelines, release authorization, TB screening, traveler compliance)
• Fit testing for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)
• Pass/Fail Cardiac Rhythm Assessment during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (not required for Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Oncology, etc.)
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing required for applicable units
• Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable

Additional Notes

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluations and internal evaluations required if previously worked with the system over 1 year
• Skills checklist must be updated annually for applicable units
• Radiation badges are no longer provided by the agency for new candidates; must be supplied by the facility if needed

This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric and acute inpatient case management experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Virginia. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory.