ER Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ER

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

Job Details

• Weekend shifts required; scheduled days will vary based on staffing needs
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Work every other holiday
• Shift: Mids (36 or 48 hours)
• Maximum 40 hours approved for time off

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room (ER) nursing experience
• At least 1 year of Level 1 ER experience or 2 years of Level 2 ER experience, including some pediatric experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
• ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - must have before start (pending submission allowed)

License Requirements

• Valid Virginia RN license required (can submit with license pending)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Compliance and Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification through a third-party vendor (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit
• Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check required if assigned to behavioral health units

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations allowed for measles
• Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or negative surface antibody and antigen titers (no declinations)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but will not hold clearance
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions)
• Drug screening within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Professional appearance guidelines review and acknowledgment
• Fit testing may be required for patient-facing roles

Notes

• Some certifications and requirements may vary by unit; confirmation may be needed for specific assignments
• Documentation must include at least two patient identifiers (e.g., name, date of birth)
• Some background and health document requirements have specific timelines and renewal frequencies

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity in the ER with a focus on pediatric experience and multiple required certifications. Candidates should be prepared for variable scheduling including weekends and holidays.