ER Registered Nurse
Centralia, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Centralia, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Room setting.
• Float within scope of practice as needed.
• Weekend shifts are required.
• No on-call duties.
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles are not eligible for this travel contract.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience.
• ED nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification)
• Background Check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including SSN trace, Death Master Index, Nationwide and National Sex Offender checks, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, and Motor Vehicle Record if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education Verification for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• WA State Patrol Search (WATCH) within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for certain facility types.
• Employment Application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Skills Checklist updated annually (if applicable).
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable if paired with attestation.
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, and Rubella.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit Mask test required annually for travel candidates (effective 2/5/2024).

Facility & System Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via assigned LMS platform.
• Epic system training modules completion required for applicable hospital systems.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with float policy and may be required to float to other nearby facilities.
• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• All requested Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included in submission.
• Candidates with international nursing education must provide appropriate credential verification.
• Background checks and other compliance documents must be current and meet specified timelines.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced ER environment with a supportive team, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.