Registered Nurse Step-Down Unit
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Step Down Unit)

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Tower 2 is a 60-bed mixed acuity, cardiac and telemetry unit.
• Care for patients 18 years and older recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries/interventions (e.g., open-heart surgery, ventricular assist devices, vascular and thoracic surgery).
• Also cares for cardiac medical patients (post-interventional cardiology procedures, heart failure, acute coronary syndrome) requiring intermediate level of care.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (highest required).

Licenses & Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required (AHA or ARC accepted).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC accepted).
• EPIC EMR experience required.

Work Schedule & Duties

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days.
• Weekends: As needed.
• Holidays: As needed.
• Floating: May be asked to float to other departments including Medical-Surgical (MS) and Emergency Department (ED) hold.
• Call requirements: None.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Clearances

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start, must be finalized prior to 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. Renewed every 5 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 5 years of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment.

Health & Immunization

• Physical exam required within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted.
• Vaccination or positive titer documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 doses or positive titer.
  • Mumps – 2 doses or positive titer.
  • Rubella – 2 doses or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B – Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable.
  • Varicella – 2 doses or positive titer.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – within 10 years of start.
  • Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
  • COVID-19 vaccine or valid exemption/declination accepted.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen required within 1 year of start (Aya requirement only).
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required within 1 year of start and renewed annually.

Professional Documentation

• Two professional references required within 3 years of start.
• Most recent resume or employment application required.
• Annual skills checklist required.
• Performance evaluations completed onsite by unit managers during assignment.

Facility Specific Documents

• Passport-style photo for badge (professional appearance, solid background).
• Signed acknowledgments for:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
• Completion of WellSpan Health LMS modules and new hire orientation required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating to other departments may be necessary.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free environment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac step-down unit with a focus on intermediate care for post-surgical and cardiac patients. Candidates must meet strict licensing, certification, and compliance requirements to be eligible.