NICU Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - York, Pennsylvania

Position Details

• Job Title: NICU Registered Nurse
• Location: York, Pennsylvania
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule Requirements: Every 3rd weekend and holidays as needed
• Floating: Not required
• Call Requirements: None

Job Description

• Candidate will be reviewed by clinical staff for clinical fit before manager interview and final decision.
• Must have previous Level III or greater NICU experience.
• Preferred experience with all modes of ventilation: HFCC, CPAP, and vents.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Facility is tobacco and fragrance free.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) nursing experience, with NICU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience with HFCC, CPAP, and ventilator modes of ventilation.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check required within 30 days of start; updated annually.
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year prior to start; must be finalized before starting.
• PA Child Abuse (Childline) Search required 3 business days prior to start; renewed every 5 years.
• PA FBI Fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must have results on file within 45 days or will be removed from assignment. Fingerprinting must be completed in Pennsylvania.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification of highest degree/diploma/transcripts required.
• Employment application and 2 professional references within 3 years required.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC provider card required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, etc.) as applicable per unit/job description.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required within 48 hours of signed contract (except OR and Home Health).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 72 hours of contract signing (except OR and Home Health).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT.
• Fit mask test required 3 business days prior to start for patient-facing candidates; PAPR training if fit test failed.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days of start; PPD not accepted. For positive TB, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Vaccination or positive titer required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 doses or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) or declination form
  • Varicella - 2 doses or positive titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season. Declinations not accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted.
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen required within 1 year of start (for agency only).
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start; renew annually.

Facility Specific Documents

• Passport-style photo for badge required (clear, light background, no face coverings except religious headwear).
• Candidate must review and sign:

  • Commitment to Health & Wellness
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Non-Employee Affidavit
• Medical Statement Non-Employee Ability to Work form preferred within 90 days of start.
• Completion of Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop prior to start; new hire orientation required by end of first day.

Additional Information

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.
• Tobacco and fragrance free environment.
• No floating or call requirements.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a NICU Registered Nurse working night shifts in York, Pennsylvania. Candidates must have at least 2 years of Level III or higher NICU experience, BLS certification, and EPIC experience. The role requires compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation. The schedule includes every third weekend and holidays as needed, with no floating or call duties. The facility maintains a tobacco and fragrance free policy.