Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Warwick, Rhode Island
Kent Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Shift Information

• 3x12 hour night shifts (Non-negotiable)
• Strictly night shifts; no day or evening shifts available
• Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations required (exemptions possible but may delay start and shorten contract)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to patients in collaboration with families following the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Nursing Practice
• Deliver primary nursing care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Maintain current Rhode Island RN licensure
• Maintain CPR and other necessary certifications for specialty competency
• Proficiency in English required

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, default to standard RN Emergency Room experience expectations (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• No prior travel experience required

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Must have at time of submission:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
  • PALS (AHA or ARC accepted)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
  • CNE Profile (Resume or Profile)
  • 2 Professional References (minimum 1 supervisory)
  • CNE Skills Checklist (RNs only)
  • CNE Work Attestation

• Must have at time of onboarding:

  • Rhode Island RN License verification (Nursys)
  • License/Certificate primary source verification (within 30 days of start)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine proof (series or bivalent booster) or approved medical exemption
  • MMR (proof of 2 immunizations or positive titer)
  • Fit Test for N95 mask (within 1 year)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination (titers not accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine (required 10/1 - 6/30, no exemptions)
  • 2 Step PPD or IGRA test within last year
  • Varicella (proof of 2 immunizations or positive titer)
  • Tdap immunization within last 10 years
  • RI Fingerprinting (RN only, done within 30 days of start)
  • Criminal Background Check (Federal, County, National, Statewide with OIG, NSO, GSA/SAM; within 6 months)
  • CNE First Look orientation packet completed
  • Non-Employee Confidentiality Agreement signed
  • Employment Verification (last 5 years)
  • CNE Specialty Competency Exam (RNs only)
  • CNE Basic EKG Exam (RNs only)
  • CNE Pharmacology Exam (RNs only)
  • CNE Core Competencies (RNs only)
  • Annual CNE Covid and Flu Policy form completed
  • BSN diploma or transcripts (RN positions only)
  • CNE Confirmation of Assignment
  • CNE Badge Photo (neutral background, forward facing)
  • Valid Driver's License or State ID
  • NIH Certification (American Heart Association)
  • Occupational Health Clearance Form

• Optional:

  • Positive PPD history requires negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire

Additional Notes

• Offers are based on submitted profile information; no changes to requested time off after offer issuance
• Exemptions for vaccines may delay start and shorten contract length without compensation
• Must maintain all required certifications and licensure throughout assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs who are available for night shifts and meet all credentialing and vaccination requirements.