Travel ContractMS/Tele RN
$1,613-1,764/week
MS/Tele RN
State College, Pennsylvania
Penn Highlands State College
$1,613-1,764/weekPosted 1 hour ago
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Registered Nurse
Job Details
- Location: State College, Pennsylvania
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
- Hours per week: 36
- Schedule notes: Every other weekend; floating required
- Patient ratio: 1:6–7
- Scrubs: Navy blue
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Med Surg / Telemetry (1 year of experience)
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS
Compliance and Onboarding
- Government-issued photo ID
- Background check, including 7-year criminal search, SS trace, county searches for the last 7 years of locations lived/worked/in school, nationwide search, sex offender search, and Pennsylvania statewide patch search
- EPLS/GSA/SAM check
- HHS/OIG check
- Education verification
- Pennsylvania child abuse search
- Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting results on file before start
- 2 professional references within 3 years of hire
- Skills checklist
- Annual competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Health Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
- Tdap vaccination within the past 10 years
- Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity/documentation as specified by facility policy
- COVID vaccine or facility declination
- Flu vaccine or facility declination during flu season
- Breathalyzer test within 30 days of start
Additional Notes
- Orientation packet, medical surveillance checklist, and bloodborne pathogen quiz must be completed before start
- MAB, CPI, or comprehensive crisis management certification may be required for certain units
- Annual certification renewal is required for some facility-specific trainings
About State College, PA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in State College, PA here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Slightly lower than the national average, making it relatively affordable.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
Weather
- Average summer highs of 80-85°F and winter lows of 20-25°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available, and options can be found relatively easily, especially during non-peak times.
Transportation
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
- Diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
- State College is home to a large population of travel nurses due to the university and healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
- Numerous restaurants offering local fare, vibrant art and music scene, support for various sports due to the university, and abundant outdoor activities with nearby parks and mountains.
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