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Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health/Psych) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Clarksburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), weekdays, every other weekend
Patient Population: Adults
Unit Ratios:

Adolescent: 1:8
Adults/Forensic: 1:15-20 (depending on unit)

Job Requirements

Experience: Minimum 1+ year in specialty (Behavioral Health/Psych)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required
Certifications Required:
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – can be obtained during orientation if not already certified
- First Aid – can be obtained during orientation if not already certified
EMR System: Avatar
Scrubs Provided: Blue (Navy or Royal Blue)

Important Notes

Fingerprinting must be completed in West Virginia at least 7-10 business days prior to start. Candidates must be available to arrive early to complete this state-mandated requirement. Results take 5-7 days and are required before starting.
Holiday requests for time off should be limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays.
Travelers fill in for uncovered shifts; block scheduling requests are not accommodated.
Strict attendance policy: Absences of 3+ consecutive days require doctor's verification and medical clearance before returning to work.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Proof of RN license verification (NURSYS verification required)
3 professional references within the past 2 years
Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
Background checks including:
- 7-year criminal history check (all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
- Education verification or official transcript (diploma not accepted)
WV Cares Fingerprinting (mandatory, no exceptions, no reimbursement)
Photo ID (government issued) carried during hours of service
Employment application or unbranded Aya employment application for APN candidates
Performance evaluations if worked over 1 year with the agency
Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine
Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; if negative/equivocal, must start vaccine series and complete declination form
Hepatitis B: Positive titer or vaccine series required; if negative/equivocal, must start vaccine series and complete declination form
Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; if negative/equivocal, must start vaccine series and complete declination form
Seasonal Flu vaccination required annually (with medical or religious exemptions accepted only upon facility approval)

Orientation & Onboarding

CPI and First Aid training can be completed during orientation if not already certified
Paycom & Relias onboarding modules must be completed prior to in-person orientation (8-20 hours to complete)
Failure to complete modules may result in being sent home or contract cancellation
Passport-style photo required for badge

Additional Facility Policies

Facility is strict on call-outs due to previous staffing challenges
Time-sensitive forms related to fingerprinting and background checks must be completed promptly
Flu medical and religious exemption forms require facility approval and must be submitted on facility-specific forms

This position is ideal for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience, comfortable working night shifts in an adult psychiatric setting, and able to comply with West Virginia state fingerprinting and facility-specific onboarding requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.