Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Weekend shifts required; scheduled days will vary based on staffing needs
• Nights shifts available
• Shift length: 36 or 48 hours
• Every other holiday required
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Maximum 40 hours approved for time off
• Can submit application with Virginia nursing license pending

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia (can submit with license pending)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) / Emergency Room (ER) experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of Level 1 trauma experience OR 2 years of Level 2 trauma experience, including some pediatric experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience working with Level 1 trauma patients
• Experience working with Level 2 trauma patients

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - must have before start; can submit with pending
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - must have before start; can submit with pending

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Virginia (can submit with license pending)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification through official transcript (photocopy of diploma not accepted)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit
• Abuse registry search required for certain units (processed within 45 days prior to start)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer required)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required during flu season, no exemptions)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Review and acknowledgment of professional appearance guidelines and compliance documents
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• CPI certification required if assigned to Behavioral Health (non-violent crisis intervention)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Pediatric experience is part of the required clinical experience
• Some certifications may be unit-specific; confirmation will be provided as needed

This position offers an opportunity to work in an Emergency Room setting with a reputable healthcare system in Virginia, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications in critical care and trauma nursing.