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

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

Location: Centralia, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Volume: Experience required in settings with at least 100 patients per day
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Must be experienced with 4:1 ratios
• On-Call: Not required
• Float: Floating within scope of practice required
• Weekend Work: Required
• Local Candidates: Not eligible if residing within 50 miles of the facility
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Emergency Department (ED), including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience managing patient volumes of at least 100 patients per day for 2 years
• Experience working with nurse-to-patient ratios of 4:1 for 2 years
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; updated annually
• Education Verification: Nursing degree verification required; international education requires additional documentation
• NURSYS Verification for RN license status
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates
• Fit Mask Test: Required annually for travel candidates; may be completed onsite
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exams as required by specialty
• NIH Stroke Certification (renew every 2 years)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification (if required)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or assessment (if applicable)
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Training Modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic System Training Modules (if applicable to facility/unit)

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start
• Washington State Patrol Search and other state-specific background checks as required by law
• Multi-State Licensed Nurses in Washington must complete demographic attestations prior to start
• Float Policy Acknowledgement form required

Notes

• Candidates must submit all required documents and certifications prior to start
• Background checks with open/active felony cases or multiple DUI charges will result in disqualification
• Candidates currently working at another facility with less than a 30-day gap may not need new background checks or drug screens if existing ones are valid
• Local travelers within 50 miles are not eligible for this travel contract

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Room environment with a supportive team and requires a strong clinical background and commitment to patient care standards.