Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Charlottesville, Virginia

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; shifts are mids (36 or 48 hours)
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required
• Must have at least 1 year level 1 or 2 years level 2 experience, including some pediatric experience

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) — can submit with TNCC pending but must have before start

License Requirements

• Must have a valid Virginia RN license or be able to submit with VA license pending

Additional Requirements

• Can approve up to 40 hours max for time off
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation

• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and fingerprinting as applicable
• Health documents including physical exam, immunizations (Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella), negative TB test or chest X-ray, drug testing, and flu vaccination
• Facility-specific documents such as professional appearance guidelines, release authorization, TB screening, and traveler compliance forms
• References and clinical evaluations as applicable

Notes

• Official transcripts are required (photocopies of diplomas are not acceptable)
• Education verification: BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if required
• Some certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., CPI for Behavioral Health nurses)

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with pediatric experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Virginia.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Pediatric Emergency Room (ER) experience and experience working with pediatric patients
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• TNCC certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting