SICU Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Registered Nurse - SICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• May float to all ICU floors
• Could care for COVID-19 patients
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work 1 of 2 major upcoming holidays (e.g., Memorial Day or July 4th) and surrounding days
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• EPIC experience required
• Valid RN license for Pennsylvania

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal background check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
  • PA FBI Fingerprinting (must be completed within 1 year of start; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days)
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search (must be completed within 5 years; can start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days)
  • Pennsylvania State Police PATCH Search (must be finalized prior to start; cannot start with results pending)
• Education verification (highest level of education)
• Professional references: 2 required within 3 years
• Employment application or most recent resume
• Skills checklist (annual)
• Performance evaluation (completed onsite during assignment)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Vaccinations or positive titers required for:

  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series or positive titer plus declination form)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days (PPD not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or valid medical/religious exemption required by October 31 annually
• COVID-19 vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (required by agency, not facility)

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail) required for all RNs except OR and Home Health
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required
• Facility-specific learning modules and new hire orientation must be completed by the first day of orientation
• Clear, professional photo for badge

Additional Notes

• Candidate will be reviewed by clinical team for fit before manager interview
• Floating to other ICU floors may be required
• Facility enforces tobacco and fragrance-free policy
• Must be able to work holidays as scheduled

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this SICU Registered Nurse travel contract position in Pennsylvania.