RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
The Good Samaritan Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in Pennsylvania (Lebanon)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Holidays: Expected to work 1 of 2 upcoming holidays and surrounding days (e.g., Memorial Day or July 4th)
• Floating: Will float to all medical-surgical floors and potentially rehab
• Patient Population: May care for COVID-19 patients
• Facility Environment: Tobacco and fragrance free

Schedule Requirements

• Night shift 3x12 hours (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekends as needed, likely every other weekend
• Holidays coverage as noted above

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Pennsylvania
• ACLS & BLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted)
• EPIC experience required

Additional Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• No call requirements
• Must be able to float to multiple units including medical-surgical and rehab

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 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 (cannot start with results pending)
• 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
• Child Abuse History Clearance (PA Childline) required within 5 years of start; may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment
• Employment application and most recent resume required
• Two professional references required within 3 years of start
• Education verification of highest level required
• Skills checklist required annually
• Performance evaluations completed onsite during assignment

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam 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
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or full vaccine series plus declination form)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation; declinations not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption/declination accepted
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug test within 1 year (requirement for agency only, not facility)

Competency and Testing Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health; remediation and second attempt process in place if needed
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all RNs except OR and Home Health

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, professional passport-style photo for badge
• Completion and signing of facility-specific documents including:

  • Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form
  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
  • I9 Attestation and Documentation Attestation (completed by agency)
  • Hepatitis B declination form (if applicable)
  • Safety and Security Vehicle Registration (if applicable)
• Completion of online Learning Management System (LMS) modules prior to start (must be done on PC/laptop, not mobile devices)
• New hire orientation required by end of first day

This position requires a professional nurse with solid clinical experience, certifications, and the ability to work night shifts with weekend and holiday coverage. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory. Floating to multiple units and caring for COVID patients may be required.