Registered Nurse - SICU
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - SICU

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in the Pre-Screen Unit; clinical fit will be determined through screening.
• Manager interview required for final decision.
• 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).
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG.
• PA FBI Fingerprinting within 1 year of start; results must be on file within 45 days of assignment start.
• Education verification (highest level).
• Professional references (2 within last 3 years).
• Employment application or most recent resume.
• Skills checklist (annual).
• Performance evaluations (completed onsite during assignment).
• Various facility-specific documents including photo for badge, confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, and health & wellness commitments.
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days (PPD not accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or full vaccine series)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption (declinations NOT accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or valid exemption/declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel within 1 year (required by agency, not facility).
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually.
• Completion of required competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency.
• Completion of facility-required online learning modules and new hire orientation.

Additional Notes

• Candidate may be required to work in a tobacco and fragrance-free environment.
• Must be prepared to work holidays as scheduled.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating to other ICU floors may be necessary.
• Facility requires strict adherence to background checks and fingerprinting timelines; failure to comply may result in removal from assignment.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses with strong EPIC skills and required certifications, seeking a travel contract opportunity in Pennsylvania.