ER Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse – ER (Charlottesville, Virginia)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00–7:00)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (can be 36 or 48 hours)
• Schedule: Weekends required; scheduled days vary based on staffing needs
• Holidays: Every other holiday required
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – must have before start; can submit with pending but must be completed prior to starting
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – can submit with pending but must have before start

License Requirements

• Valid Virginia RN license required; can submit application with license pending

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification required; BSN preferred, ASN required if no BSN
• Official transcript acceptable; photocopy of diploma not accepted
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (facility will notify if needed)
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required only for behavioral health units and specific unit assignments (processed within 45 days prior to start)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD within 1 year and 90 days of start; Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations/exemptions for measles
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, Hep B Antigen titer required within 6 months of start
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination required if titer negative
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually during flu season (no exemptions)

Drug Testing

• 10-panel drug screen required within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Must include Marijuana (Cannabinoids) and Fentanyl panels
• Instant drug tests not accepted

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, updated annually
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)
• Various facility-specific compliance and release forms must be completed prior to start

Notes

• Time off can be approved up to 40 hours maximum
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a challenging night shift role in an emergency room setting requiring strong pediatric and trauma nursing experience, multiple certifications, and compliance with extensive background and health documentation standards.