Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – ER

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00–7:00)
• Hours per week: 36 (option for 48 hours available)
• Weekends required; scheduled days vary based on staffing needs
• Every other holiday required
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of experience at a Level 1 trauma center, or 2 years of experience at a Level 2 trauma center including pediatric experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

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

License Requirements

• Valid Virginia RN license required; can submit application with license pending

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through a third-party vendor; BSN preferred, ASN required if no BSN
• Official transcript acceptable in lieu of diploma (photocopy not accepted)
• Fingerprinting (Virginia State Police) may be required depending on unit
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required if assigned to behavioral health or specific units (processed within 45 days prior to start)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually; 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl
• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations/exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations/exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody positive titer required or antigen titer if antibody low/negative
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or titer required (declination required if titer negative)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions/declinations)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Review and initial professional appearance guidelines, traveler compliance, and other facility-specific documents prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)

Scheduling and Time Off

• Maximum 40 hours approved for time off

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates with latex allergy must complete a specific questionnaire.

This position offers a challenging ER nursing role with night shifts and weekend requirements, requiring solid pediatric experience and multiple critical certifications. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.