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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: South Hill, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Setting: Community Hospital (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)

Contract Length

13 weeks

Job Description

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit in a community hospital setting
Local candidates allowed at the same rate as travelers
New travelers accepted with 1-2 years of experience
Community hospital experience preferred
EPIC electronic medical record system required

Licensure & Certification Requirements

Permanent Virginia RN license required (no temporary licenses accepted)
NURSYS verification required for all RNs
Certifications required (AHA only):
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – if applicable
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – if applicable
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – if applicable
Other certifications as per unit job descriptions
No onsite renewals; certifications expiring within 1 month of contract start are not accepted

Background & Compliance Checks

Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:
- All states lived/worked in past 7 years
- State of permanent residence
- VA Statewide Repository Search
- Sex Offender Registry
- Education verification
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
Fingerprinting (Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check) required for certain units (Pediatrics, NICU, Psych) with proof of submission prior to start
Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search required for Pediatrics, NICU, Psych units with timely submission and proof of application
Education verification: Degree from NLN or CCNE accredited program required

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet job demands
Fit mask test (medical fit test) within 1 year prior to start
Immunizations and titers required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declination accepted with handwritten signature)
- Negative TB test (Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days or two PPDs including one within 30 days)
- Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers with boosters if low titer
- Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination accepted
Annual TB questionnaire required
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required (no declinations accepted without exemption form)
Latex questionnaire required prior to start
Drug screening within 30-60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)

Orientation & Competency Requirements

Pharmacology exam, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting during orientation (not pass/fail)
Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for Tele/Step-Down, Progressive Care, ICU units
Completion of assigned learning modules (~6 hours) during orientation week
Competency exams as applicable (medication test, abuse reporting, color blindness, sonography, etc.)
Abuse reporting competency covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation of elderly or incapacitated adults

Documentation & Other Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required on person during work hours
Photo for badge required prior to document due date (specific photo guidelines apply)
Confidentiality agreement required prior to start
References: 2 required
Complete application/resume required
Skills checklist updated annually required

Notes

Candidates must provide proof of primary residence matching compact licensure for Virginia
No onsite certification renewals; all must be scheduled and completed prior to start
Fingerprinting results and CPS search results can be pending at start if proof of submission is on file
Candidates must follow detailed instructions for fingerprinting and CPS application processes
Local candidates are eligible to apply at the same rate as travelers

This position offers an opportunity to work in a community hospital environment with a supportive orientation process and clear compliance requirements. Candidates should be prepared to meet all licensure, certification, background, and health documentation standards prior to starting the assignment.