Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
York, Pennsylvania
WellSpan York Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: York, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Open Heart Intensive Care Unit (OHICU) is a 10-bed ICU caring for critically ill/postoperative cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and general surgery patients aged 18 and older.
• Care includes invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, arrhythmia monitoring/intervention, advanced cardiac life support, pacemaker/ICD management, IABP management, CRRT, ventricular assist device (VAD) management, and ECMO.
• May care for COVID-19 patients.
• Tobacco and fragrance-free facility.

Schedule

• Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekends: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Holidays: As needed
• Floating: May float to all ICU floors and medical-surgical floors if needed
• Call: Not required
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search required within 1 year of start (must be finalized prior to start)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 5 years (may start with results pending if proof of submission provided)
• FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start; candidate may start with results pending but must be finalized within 45 days
• Employment eligibility verification (I9, E-Verify) required
• Education verification (degree, diploma, or transcripts) required
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (for agency use only; not required by facility)
• Two professional references within 3 years required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam required within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NPT
• Fit mask test preferred but not required
• Vaccinations and titers required with documentation including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days (PPD not accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 doses or positive titer; 2 boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) plus declination form if applicable
  • Varicella: 2 doses or positive titer; boosters required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season; medical or religious exemptions accepted (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or medical/religious exemption/declination accepted
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually

Orientation & Training

• Completion of assigned Learning Management System (LMS) modules on PC/laptop prior to start (cannot be completed on cell phones)
• New hire orientation required, to be completed by end of first day
• Multi-factor authentication and user account setup required as part of onboarding
• Photo for badge: Clear, passport-style headshot with light-colored background required

Additional Notes

• Manager interview required after clinical screening
• Attestation forms and various facility-specific documents must be reviewed and signed by the candidate
• Floating to other units may be required
• Candidate must be aware of and prepared for the EKG competency exam pass requirement on the first try

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses comfortable with advanced cardiac and post-surgical critical care in a fast-paced ICU environment.