Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Charlottesville, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; mids shifts; 36 or 48 hours per week
• Time Off: Maximum 40 hours approved for time off
• License: Can submit application with Virginia license pending

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Must have at least 1 year Level 1 or 2 years Level 2 experience, including some pediatric experience

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) — can submit with TNCC pending but must have before start

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Trauma ER - Emergency Room experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Experience working with Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma patients
• Pediatrics experience, including working with pediatric patients
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with maternal-fetal patients
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• TNCC certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and other facility-specific screenings
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB testing (2-step PPD or Qgold), Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccination (seasonal)
  • Drug testing (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl) within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Various facility-specific compliance and screening forms to be completed prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Fingerprinting and child abuse registry checks are required only for behavioral health or specific units, not specified for this ER role.
• CPI certification is required only for behavioral health nurses, not applicable here.

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a reputable health system with clear requirements for experience, certifications, and compliance documentation.