ICU Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Description

• Open Heart Intensive Care Unit (OHICU) is a 10-bed ICU caring for critically ill/postoperative cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and general surgery patients aged 18 and older.
• Care includes invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, arrhythmia monitoring/intervention, advanced cardiac life support, pacemaker/ICD management, IABP management, CRRT utilization, ventricular assist device (VAD) management, and ECMO.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Floating to all ICU and med-surg floors may be required.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Licensing

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Pennsylvania.
• Primary source online license verification required (e.g., NURSYS).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start; updated annually.
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start; must be finalized prior to start.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Childline) required within 5 years; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days.
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 5 years; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days. Fingerprints must be completed in Pennsylvania.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Pending background check attestation required if any results are pending at start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP.
• Negative QGold or TSpot TB test within 90 days of start (PPD not accepted). For positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) required, plus signed Hep B declination if applicable.
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Two vaccines or positive titer required. If titers are negative/equivocal, booster doses required with specific timing. Candidates born before 1957 are exempt.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within 10 years of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season; medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation.
• COVID-19 vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted.
• 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 (requirement applies to agency only, not facility).

Orientation and Training

• Completion of assigned Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop prior to start (cannot be completed on cell phones).
• New hire orientation must be completed by the end of the first day.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Commitment to Health & Wellness, and Non-Employee Affidavit.
• Clear, professional, passport-style photo required for badge.

Scheduling and Time Off

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.
• Weekends every other week (EOW).
• Holidays as needed.
• No call requirements.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware and prepared to pass the EKG competency exam on the first try to avoid cancellation.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment; candidates should be notified prior to submission.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses comfortable with advanced cardiac and post-surgical critical care, who meet stringent certification, background, and health requirements, and are prepared for night shift travel assignments.