ER Registered Nurse
Centralia, Washington
Providence Centralia Hospital

Registered Nurse – ER (Travel/Contract)

Location: Centralia, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking experienced ER Registered Nurses for night shifts on a travel/contract basis. The role involves working in a high-volume emergency department with a patient ratio of approximately 4:1 and handling around 95 patients per day.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Facility expects a minimum of 4 shifts per month
• Weekend shift differential available
• Pre-booking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation

• Patient Care Orientation held bi-weekly on Tuesdays, 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM
• Unit-specific orientation at the facility based on availability
• Additional 2 hours of required modules

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security card required
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification required (nursing degree)
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination documentation preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via the agency LMS system
• WA State Patrol background search required within 90 days of start
• Multi-state licensed nurses working in Washington must complete demographic attestation forms
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Must comply with facility dress code: scrubs should be clean, tasteful, and free of holes or excessive wrinkles

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Providence separation period: 3 months before re-hire eligibility
• Floating policy acknowledgment required

This position is ideal for ER nurses with solid acute care experience, current certifications, and the ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced emergency department environment.