Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Colville, Washington
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Colville, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (1st timers accepted)
• Shift: Primarily evenings to nights with variable start times (10 AM, 12 PM, or 7 PM)
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Weekends: Yes, rotating
• Block Schedules: Not required
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4 based on acuity
• Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital, no trauma center
• Beds: 25 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and unit (e.g., Chemotherapy, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI) – verify with clinical leadership

Licensure & Verification

• Valid State RN License required
• NURSYS Verification required for all RNs
• Must comply with Washington state-specific licensing and demographic attestations if working with out-of-state compact licenses

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel nurses, must be updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification required for nursing degree
• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting (6 months for CNAs)
• State-specific background checks and registries as required by Washington law

Competencies & Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists (updated annually)
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules:

  • Pre-start requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER and other clinical roles
  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Regional and facility-specific training modules
• Epic training modules required for electronic health record proficiency

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to nearby Providence facilities
• Shift flexibility and manager support to ensure adequate rest for travelers
• No 48-hour shifts approved

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of ER experience, including first-time travelers. The role offers a critical access hospital setting with a focus on evening and night shifts and requires compliance with comprehensive health, licensure, and training standards.