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Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Job Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse
Location: Greensburg, PA
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

Pennsylvania nursing license in hand
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
Must have cardio thoracic experience

Work Schedule

Heart team shift: Typically 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday
- If starting a 7:00 AM heart case: clock in at 5:45 AM, clock out at 2:15 PM
- If starting an 8:15 AM heart case: clock in at 6:40 AM, clock out at 3:10 PM
Call requirements:
- Weekday call 1-2 times per week; stay until cases finish, then on-call from home if living within 30-40 minutes
- Weekend call 1-2 weekends per 6-week schedule (Friday 3 PM to Monday 7 AM), mostly on-call from home; rare call-ins
The heart team currently has 3 RNs
Average of at least 2 cases per day

Certifications & Competencies

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (front and back of card required)
BLS (Basic Life Support), preferably from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred (front and back of card required)
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)

Background & Health Requirements

Background check within 30 days of start, including SS trace, county searches (last 7 years), nationwide sex offender, PA statewide patch search
EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting required (detailed process for completion and follow-up)
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or Tspot) within 1 year; if past positive, negative chest x-ray within 1 year plus annual TB questionnaire
Drug testing: Negative 15-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
Flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1); declinations accepted

Immunizations

Rubeola (Measles): Two vaccines or positive titer within 10 years; booster if negative/equivocal
Mumps: Two vaccines or positive titer within 10 years; booster if negative/equivocal
Rubella: Two vaccines or positive titer within 10 years; booster if negative/equivocal
Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer within 10 years, or signed declination
Varicella: Two vaccines or positive titer within 10 years; booster if negative/equivocal

Facility-Specific Requirements (to be completed prior to start)

Orientation checklist
Pandemic attestation
Code of conduct
Confidentiality agreement
Disclosure statement (must include date)
Employment handbook review
Various competency assessments and training modules including:
- Assessment of Patient Policy (100% quiz pass required)
- Interdisciplinary Plans of Care (100% quiz pass required)
- Skin Integrity Training (100% quiz pass required)
- Mobility Training (100% quiz pass required)
- Catheter Training (100% quiz pass required)
- Cardiac Procedure Education Binder review (for Telemetry units)
- Competency Assessment form (for Telemetry units, to bring to orientation)

References

2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care positions (within 3 years of start)
1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care positions

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with cardio thoracic expertise looking for a travel contract in Pennsylvania with a structured schedule and defined call responsibilities.