Pediatric ER Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric ER Registered Nurse

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week (can approve up to 40 hours for time off)
• License: Can submit with Virginia license pending
• Specialty: Pediatric ER Registered Nurse
• Required Experience:

  • Minimum 4 years nursing experience
  • At least 1 year experience at Level 1 or 2 years at Level 2

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• State license primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations/exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers (no declinations/exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer positive or appropriate follow-up testing
  • Varicella vaccination or titer (declination requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions/declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and annually updated
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions and Mother-Baby units (informational for Pediatric ER)

Compliance & Facility Specifics

• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Various facility-specific forms and screenings must be completed prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Background checks and abuse registry searches required for certain units (e.g., Behavioral Health, Unit 5 East)

Experience Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ER nurses with the required certifications and immunizations, ready for a 13-week travel assignment on night shifts in Virginia.