Emergency Department Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a 74-bed Emergency Department (ED) at a Level 1 Trauma Center with a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Accredited Center of Excellence.
• ED includes a 3-bed trauma bay and a secure behavioral health unit.
• May float to a 22-bed Emergency Transitional Care Unit (ETCU) with telemetry capability and negative pressure rooms.
• ETCU serves as a staging area for patients awaiting further testing, consultation, or inpatient beds.
• Provide inpatient-level care to holds in ETCU; med/surg nurses cross-trained for ED tasks.
• Schedule: Evening shift (3:00 PM - 3:00 AM), 3 shifts per week, 12 hours per shift.
• Weekend requirement: Every 3rd weekend.
• Holidays and floating as needed.
• No call requirements.
• Blocked schedules are not approved.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal background check (must be current within 30 days of start)
  • Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search (must be finalized prior to start)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days of start)
  • PA FBI fingerprinting (required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days)
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (must be completed within 5 years; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days)
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts.
• Two professional references within 3 years.
• Most recent resume or employment application.
• Annual skills checklist.
• Photo for badge: passport-style, clear, professional.
• Completion of facility-required documents including:

  • Medical Statement of Ability to Work (signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT within 90 days of start)
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • I9 Attestation and Documentation Attestation (agency completed)
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop prior to start.
• New Hire Orientation required by end of first day.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; PPD not accepted. For positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Vaccinations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable
• TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or valid medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted).
• COVID-19 vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption or declination.
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required within 1 year of start; renew annually.
• Fit testing preferred but not required.
• Negative 9-panel drug test within 1 year (agency requirement only).

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all RNs except OR and Home Health.

Additional Information

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment; candidates must be notified prior to submission.
• Local rate is below posted bill rate (pay details excluded as per instructions).

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with prior travel experience seeking a challenging role in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.