Telemetry Registered Nurse
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Excela Westmoreland Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Current Pennsylvania RN license required at time of start
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (preferably American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred
• Experience:

  • Minimum years of specialty experience not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required (no explicit higher requirement noted)
• Prior Travel Experience:

  • No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (prior to start)
• Background checks within 30 days of start, including:

  • SS Trace and County searches (last 7 years)
  • Nationwide and Sex Offender searches
  • Pennsylvania Statewide Patch Certificate
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check
  • HHS/OIG check
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprint Results (FBI fingerprinting) with specific instructions for processing and pickup
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or Tspot) within 1 year; if past positive, negative chest x-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers within 10 years for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
• Negative 15-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1)

Facility-Specific Requirements (Must Complete Prior to Start)

• Orientation Checklist
• Pandemic Attestation
• Code of Conduct
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Disclosure Statement (with date)
• Employment Handbook review
• Various competency assessments and training modules including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
  • Competency Exam (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
  • Patient Policy Assessments (must pass quizzes with 100%)
  • Skin Integrity, Mobility, Catheter Training
  • Cardiac Procedure Education (for Telemetry units)
  • Competency Assessment form for Telemetry units (bring to orientation)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for ER & Behavioral Health units

References & Skills

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
• Annual skills checklist required

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract RN position in Greensburg, PA requiring current state licensure, ACLS and BLS certifications, and compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific training. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Candidates must complete all required documentation and training prior to start.