Operating Room Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Neuro experience (Neuro, trauma, ortho, and robotics experience required)
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: First-time travelers NOT accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • EPIC experience required
• Call Requirements:

  • 1-2 calls per week (Monday-Thursday), call starts after shift until 7:00 AM next day, 30-minute callback response
  • 2 weekend call shifts every 6 weeks (call starts end of shift Friday through 7:00 AM Monday)
  • Holidays: call only, as needed by department
• Schedule: Blocked schedule not approved
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Floating: Not applicable
• Additional Info:

  • May care for COVID patients
  • Tobacco and fragrance-free facility

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
  • HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
  • PA FBI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment
  • Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required, must be finalized prior to start (cannot start with results pending)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
  • Immunizations/vaccinations or positive titers required for:

    • Hepatitis B (positive titer or full vaccine series)
    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Varicella
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
    • Flu seasonal vaccination or valid medical/religious exemption (declinations NOT accepted)
    • COVID-19 vaccine or medical/religious exemption/declination accepted
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start (PPD not accepted)
  • Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (requirement for agency only, not facility)
  • Respiratory Safety Clearance within 1 year, renewed annually
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as applicable
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable
  • State license verification and NURSYS verification required
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Professional photo for badge (passport-style, professional attire, solid background)
  • Various WellSpan Health agreements and attestations (Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Commitment to Health & Wellness, Non-Employee Affidavit, I9 Attestation, Documentation Attestation)
  • WellSpan LMS modules and new hire orientation required
  • Hepatitis B declination form if applicable
• State Specific Documents:

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (must be completed within 5 years, results required within 45 days of assignment start)
  • Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprint results (must be completed within 5 years, results required within 45 days of assignment start)

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years
• Most recent resume or employment application
• Annual skills checklist
• Performance evaluations completed onsite during assignment

Work Environment

• May care for COVID patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility environment

This position requires a Registered Nurse with strong neuro and trauma experience, prior travel contract experience, and the ability to meet strict certification, background, and health documentation requirements. The role includes call responsibilities and weekend coverage on a rotating basis.