Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greensburg, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Current RN license in hand for Pennsylvania
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (front and back of card required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, preferably from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Negative 15-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Two vaccines or positive titer within 10 years (booster if negative/equivocal)
  • Mumps: Two vaccines or positive titer within 10 years (booster if negative/equivocal)
  • Rubella: Two vaccines or positive titer within 10 years (booster if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer within 10 years, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Two vaccines or positive titer within 10 years (booster if negative/equivocal)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year of start; if past positive, negative chest x-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season (10/1/2024 – 4/1/2025)

Background and Compliance Checks

• Background check within 30 days of start, including SS trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide sex offender check, and PA statewide patch certificate
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting results required (process managed by compliance team)

Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)

Facility-Specific Requirements (Must be completed prior to start)

• Orientation checklist
• Pandemic attestation
• Code of conduct
• Confidentiality agreement
• Disclosure statement (must include date)
• Employment handbook review
• Various training and assessments including:

  • Assessment of Patient Policy (100% quiz pass required)
  • Interdisciplinary Plans of Care (100% quiz pass required)
  • Skin Integrity Training (100% quiz pass required)
  • Mobility Training (100% quiz pass required)
  • Catheter Training (100% quiz pass required)
  • Cardiac Procedure Education Binder (for Telemetry units)
  • Competency Assessment form (for Telemetry units, to be submitted at orientation)

References and Documentation

• 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
• Annual skills checklist

This position requires thorough compliance with all certifications, background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation prior to start date.