Emergency Department Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Schedule: Weekends every 3rd weekend, holidays as needed, floating as needed (may float to Emergency Transitional Care Unit - ETCU)
• Unit: Emergency Department (74 beds) at a Level 1 Trauma Center with a 3-bed trauma bay and behavioral health secure unit
• Additional Unit: ETCU (22 beds) with telemetry and negative pressure rooms; provides inpatient-level care for holds and cross-training with ED tasks
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma Experience Required
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepting first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Patient Population & Environment

• May care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) recommended (refer to unit/job description)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (pass/fail exam required for all RNs except OR and Home Health)
• State License verification (primary source)
• NURSYS Verification for RN license

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience in specialty (Emergency Department/Trauma)
• Prior travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start; must be finalized prior to start
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 5 years; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts required
• Employment application and recent resume required
• Two professional references within 3 years required
• Skills checklist required annually
• Performance evaluations completed onsite during assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; PPD not accepted
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
• Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season; medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation (declinations not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccine or medical/religious exemption or declination accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (Aya requirement only)
• Respiratory Safety clearance required within 1 year, renewed annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, professional passport-style photo for badge
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work
  • 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 prior to start (PC/laptop only)
• New Hire Orientation required by end of first day

Additional Notes

• Blocked schedules are not approved
• No call requirements
• Floating may include Emergency Transitional Care Unit (ETCU)
• Candidate will be reviewed by clinical team for fit before manager interview
• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment; candidates should be notified prior to submission

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with prior travel experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.