Emergency Department Registered Nurse
La Crosse, Virginia
VCU Community Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - South Hill, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Location: South Hill, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility Type: Community Hospital

Experience Requirements

• ER Experience: Required
• Epic Experience: Required
• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated, but ER experience is mandatory (assume at least 1+ years typical for ER roles)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Licensure & Certifications

• State License: Permanent RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • PALS (AHA only)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable
• Certification Notes:

  • Certifications expiring within 1 month of contract start are not accepted
  • No onsite renewals; renewals must be scheduled prior to start

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence check
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • Social Security Trace
  • All counties lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Nationwide FACIS Level 3
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education Verification (degree from NLN or CCNE accredited program)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (Pediatrics, NICU, Psych) with specific procedures and timelines
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results required for RNs in Pediatrics, NICU, Behavioral Health, and Labor and Delivery units (results can pend if proof of submission is on file)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Medical Fit Mask Test within 1 year prior to start (specific PPE required)
• Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Titers or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing within 30-60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required for 2025-26 season
• Latex Questionnaire required prior to start

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (required)
• Abuse Reporting Competency (covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation)
• Competency Exam (specific to specialty, e.g., Sonography if applicable)
• Orientation includes exams/tests such as Pharmacology, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting, and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for certain units
• Completion of assigned learning modules during orientation week (approx. 6 hours)

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two professional references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Photo for badge meeting specific criteria required prior to start
• Confidentiality agreement required prior to start
• Virginia Central Registry Search process must be initiated within 48 hours of contract signing (results can pend if submission proof is on file)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with ER experience and proficiency in Epic, seeking a travel contract in a community hospital setting in Virginia. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, health requirements, and orientation training is mandatory.