Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care (IMC)
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Registered Nurse - IMC (York, Pennsylvania)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:15 AM - 6:45 PM)
• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts with weekends every other week (EOW) and holidays as needed
• Floating: May be asked to float to rehab if needed
• Patient Population: May care for COVID-19 patients
• Facility is tobacco and fragrance free

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Intermediate Care nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 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
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
  • PA FBI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment
• Child Abuse (Childline) Search: Must be completed 3 business days prior to start and renewed every 5 years
• Education Verification: Highest level of education must be verified (degree, diploma, or transcripts)
• References: Two professional references within 3 years required
• Employment Application/Resume: Most recent required
• Skills Checklist: Required annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Fit Mask Testing: Required within 1 year of start and updated annually; specific approved mask types required
• Immunizations/Vaccines:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; PPD not accepted
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccine doses or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) required, or declination form
  • Varicella: 2 vaccine doses or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season or valid medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Required or valid medical/religious exemption/declination accepted
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (required by agency, not facility)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: Clear, passport-style photo with light background required
• Completion of facility-required documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • I9 Attestation and Documentation Attestation (completed by agency)
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop prior to start (not on cell phones)
• New Hire Orientation: Must be completed by end of first day of orientation

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) policy: Maximum 7 days; no scheduling requests guaranteed
• Candidate will undergo clinical screening and manager interview before final approval
• Tobacco and fragrance free environment—travelers must be notified prior to submission

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing assignment.