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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Rehab) - Pennsylvania, Hazleton

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehab
Location: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Schedule: Every Other Weekend (Saturday/Sunday), Every Other Week (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH)
Patient Ratio: 1:6
Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
Floating: Not required
Call: No call required

Experience Requirements

Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
Preferred: Charge nurse experience
Required Clinical Experience:
- Acute inpatient rehab
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Care and management of ports
Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Licensure & Certifications

Licensure: PA or Compact RN license required (must have in hand)
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA preferred
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - as applicable based on unit
- Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) - verify based on assignment specifics

Background & Compliance Requirements

Comprehensive background checks covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:
- SSN Trace
- County, State, Nationwide Criminal Search
- Sex Offender Search
- Education Verification
- EPLS/GSA/SAM checks
Pennsylvania-specific requirements:
- PA Child Abuse Search (within 90 days of start)
- PA Department of Human Services Fingerprint Results (within 90 days of start)
- PA PATCH and Medicheck Search Results
Fingerprinting required within 90 days of start (PA FBI Fingerprint Clearance)
Education verification for highest level of education related to specialty

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 2 months of start
Immunizations and titers:
- TDAP vaccine within 10 years
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (with specific timing requirements)
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required
- Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series (declinations not accepted)
- Hepatitis C titer required only for Operating Room and Dental specialties
Drug testing: Negative 10-panel or 9-panel (without THC) within 60 days of start
COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form
Seasonal Flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through May (declination allowed only with specific conditions)
Respirator medical clearance required annually for candidates starting 04/07/2025 and beyond

Competency & Testing Requirements

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%)
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (passing score 88%)
Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for RNs & LVNs (exceptions apply)
Other competency exams as applicable

Additional Requirements

Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start
Complete employment application with 7 years of work history and explanations for gaps over 90 days
Signed acknowledgments for safety manuals and pass/fail testing
Facility-specific documents such as badge photo and provisional employment affidavit required prior to start
Fit Test Questionnaire required for all candidates (except 100% remote/non-clinical)

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of acute inpatient rehab experience, who hold a valid PA or Compact RN license, and are comfortable with a 13-week travel contract working 12.5-hour shifts with every other weekend coverage. First-time travelers are welcome. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and competency testing is mandatory.