RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Pennsylvania

Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night shift (7pm-7am) primary, minimal rotation to day shift (7am-7pm)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Patient ratios will fluctuate depending on census.
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday.
• No local candidates within a 50-mile radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Telemetry experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Tech Cert Verification - National
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• 7-year criminal background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender, and state-specific checks.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification (transcripts/diplomas) required.
• Pennsylvania FBI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start.
• Professional references: 2 required within 3 years of hire.
• Skills checklist required annually.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Childline) search required within 1 year of start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Tdap vaccination within the past 10 years (declination accepted with form).
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 6 months or chest X-ray within 5 years.
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April); mask required if declining.
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required.
• Alcohol breathalyzer test within 30 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Photo (passport style, no filters) required for badge.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation packet, medical surveillance checklist, and various vaccine declination forms if applicable.
• Comprehensive Crisis Management certification required for certain units (Emergency, Behavioral Health, Acute Care); online training accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity with a focus on night shifts and requires a valid PA or Compact RN license, relevant certifications, and compliance with background and health requirements.