Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Du Bois, Pennsylvania
Penn Highlands DuBois

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dubois, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• 1 year of nursing experience acceptable
• PA or compact nursing license required and must be in hand
• Locals and first-time travelers are welcome
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shifts: 1 nurse to 5 patients
  • Day shifts with LPN: 1 nurse to 7 patients
  • Night shifts: 1 nurse to 6 patients
  • Night shifts with LPN: 1 nurse to 8 patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required (first timers are accepted)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA, ARC, Military acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA, ARC, Military acceptable (as required)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA, ARC, Military acceptable (as required)
• NIH Stroke Certification – required for all RNs, must be renewed annually
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required for Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, and Acute Care Units; annual certification required
• NURSYS Verification for RN license

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, including:

  • SS Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide search
  • Sex Offender registry
  • PA Statewide Patch Certificate
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required
• HHS/OIG check required
• Education verification required (transcripts, diplomas, or 3rd party verifications accepted)
• PA FBI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start (must be completed in PA)
• PA Child Abuse Search (Childline) required within 1 year of start

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 6 months or chest X-ray within 5 years
• Tdap vaccination within past 10 years (declinations accepted with facility form)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (or declination forms accepted) for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined during flu season)
• COVID vaccination or declination

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of facility orientation packet and acknowledgements prior to start
• Completion of medical surveillance checklist prior to start
• Completion of bloodborne pathogen quiz prior to start
• Completion of vaccine declination forms if applicable

References and Documentation

• Two professional references within 3 years of hire required
• Annual skills checklist required

This position offers an opportunity for nurses with at least 1 year of experience to work in a supportive environment with clear certification and compliance requirements. First-time travelers and local candidates are encouraged to apply.