Emergency Department Registered Nurse
York, PA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED) and Emergency Transitional Care Unit (ETCU)
• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Schedule: Weekends every 3rd weekend, holidays as needed, floating as needed (may float to ETCU)
• Call Requirements: None
• Blocked Schedule: Not approved
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Trauma Level: Level I Trauma experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional Certifications: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) recommended as per unit requirements

Unit Description

• Emergency Department: 74-bed Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Chest Pain Accredited Center of Excellence
• Includes a 3-bed trauma bay and secure behavioral health unit
• ETCU: 22-bed expansion unit with telemetry capability, including negative pressure rooms
• ETCU serves as a staging area for patients awaiting further testing, consultation, or inpatient beds
• Med/Surg nurses provide inpatient-level care in ETCU and may be cross-trained for ED tasks
• May care for COVID-19 patients

Facility Environment

• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
  • PA FBI Fingerprinting within 1 year of start (can start with results pending if on file within 45 days)
  • Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search within 1 year of start (must be finalized prior to start)
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 5 years (can start with results pending if on file within 45 days)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
  • Immunizations and titers: Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start (PPD not accepted)
  • Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccine or valid exemption/declination accepted
  • Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (Aya requirement only)
  • Respiratory Safety Clearance within 1 year, renewed annually
• Licensure & Verification:

  • Primary source verification of state license
  • NURSYS verification for RN license
  • Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency as applicable
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health
• Other Required Documents:

  • Professional references (2 within last 3 years)
  • Recent resume or employment application
  • Skills checklist (annual)
  • Photo for badge (professional, passport-style)
  • Various facility-specific agreements and attestations (Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, Health & Wellness, etc.)
  • Completion of required Learning Management System (LMS) modules and new hire orientation

Additional Notes

• Candidates will undergo a clinical pre-screen to determine fit before manager interview
• Floating to ETCU may be required
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Facility may care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week assignment in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.