Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Highland Clarksburg Hospital

Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health/Psych) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Clarksburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Possible Extension: Yes

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health/Psych)
• Patient Age Group: Adults
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), weekdays, every other weekend
• Schedule Notes:

  • Travelers fill in for shifts not covered by regular staff; block scheduling requests are not accommodated.
  • Limit holiday requests off to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays.
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - can be obtained during orientation if not already certified
  • First Aid - can be obtained during orientation if not already certified
• Scrubs Provided: Blue (Navy or Royal Blue)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Avatar
• Staff-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Adolescent Unit: 1:8
  • Adult/Forensic Units: 1:15-20 (depending on unit)

Important Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Fingerprinting:

  • Must be completed in West Virginia at least 7-10 business days prior to start.
  • Results take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start without results on file.
  • This is a strict state requirement with no exceptions.
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal.
  • Education verification or official transcript required (diploma not accepted).
• Drug Testing:

  • 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months (instant acceptable).
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (initial and annual).
  • Immunizations and titers required: Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Flu vaccination required for the season (10/01 – 03/31), with medical or religious exemptions accepted only upon facility approval.
• References:

  • Minimum 3 professional references within the past 2 years required.
• Licensure:

  • RN license verification via NURSYS within 2 days of submission.
  • Primary source verification required.
• Other Documentation:

  • I9 or attestation, government-issued photo ID, E-Verify proof or attestation, residency declaration if working on a compact license.
  • Facility-specific forms including media consent, flu policy acknowledgement, background disclosure, infection control questionnaire, and onboarding modules acknowledgment.
• Orientation:

  • CPI and First Aid training can be completed during orientation if not already certified.
  • Paycom & Relias onboarding modules must be completed prior to in-person orientation; failure to complete may result in being sent home or contract cancellation.

Attendance Policy

• Strict on call-outs due to previous staffing challenges.
• Absences of 3 or more consecutive days due to illness or injury require:

  • Doctor’s verification of illness.
  • Medical clearance note before returning to work.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract RN position in Behavioral Health/Psych serving adult patients on night shifts. Candidates must comply with strict West Virginia fingerprinting and background check requirements, maintain required certifications, and complete all health and onboarding documentation timely. The facility enforces a strict attendance policy and requires professional references and licensure verification. Orientation includes training for CPI and First Aid if needed, and completion of mandatory onboarding modules is required before starting.