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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

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

Job Details

Shift: Day shift
Schedule: Every other weekend (EOW) plus 2 weekday shifts every two weeks based on staffing needs
Holiday Rotation: Required to work holidays in rotation (if 1 holiday in assignment, work it; if 2 holidays, work 1; if 3 holidays, work 2)
Patient Ratio: 1:6
Unit: 2 West – Medical Innovation Unit (32-bed medical/surgical unit focused on new technologies and innovative nursing practices)
First-time travelers accepted: Yes
Local radius rule: 50 miles (locals not accepted)
Pending license: Not accepted

Experience & Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) for behavioral health units
- NIH Stroke Certification (for ICU, PCU, ED, Float Pool)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks:
- 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
- EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
- HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
- Virginia State Police Background Check (fingerprinting for behavioral health candidates)
Health Documents:
- Physical exam within 1 year of start (renew annually)
- Fit mask test (N95 preferred), updated annually
- Tdap vaccine within past 10 years
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- TB questionnaire updated annually
- MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
- Hepatitis B – positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
- Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
- Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (including marijuana; zero tolerance policy)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
References & History:
- 2 professional references required
- Current application/resume required
- Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

RTO (Request Time Off) Policy: Must include RTO requests in submission and assignment confirmation documents
Orientation & Facility Policies: Candidates must review and acknowledge multiple facility-specific policies and documents prior to start, including:
- Standards of Appearance
- Social Media Policy
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Compliance Acknowledgement
- Dress Code Policy and Guidance
- Masking Requirements
- Parking Registration
- Workplace Wellness Consent
- Patient Care Disclosure
- Policy Procedure Acknowledgement
- Interest Profile
- Express Education Booklet and Attestation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cutting-edge medical/surgical unit with innovative technology and nursing practices. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of RN experience, BLS certification, and adherence to strict compliance and health documentation standards. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.