ER Registered Nurse
Jersey City, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - ER (Night Shift) - Travel/Contract

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adult & Pediatric patients; may care for holding patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4-6 (to be confirmed)
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Schedule: Every other weekend
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1.5 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level II Trauma patients in an acute care setting
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • IV Certification
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including all aliases and locations for past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
  • New Jersey Department of Treasury Exclusions List check within 30 days of start and for extensions
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes; additional clearance if history of positive TB
  • Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Immunity documentation or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Fit test and Respiratory Medical Clearance required prior to start; on-site fit testing mandatory
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• On-site Requirements:

  • Must bring physical exam and respiratory clearance documents on first day for mandatory fit test
  • Facial hair must be clean-shaven for fit testing unless approved accommodation is provided

Orientation and Facility Requirements

• Must complete annual education sign-off and review facility-specific safety manuals prior to start
• Must sign job description for assigned unit prior to start
• Must complete floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment or site transfer
• Must complete required facility-specific training and attestations (e.g., patient safety, medication storage procedures)
• Must complete annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Housing suggestions provided due to local events (not included here per instructions)
• Candidate must provide government-issued photo ID and driver's license within 48 hours of signing contract
• All certifications must be current or have renewal confirmation if expiring within one month of start
• Candidates switching between sites with less than 30-day gap may reuse certain documentation within validity periods

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in the Emergency Room night shift.