ER Registered Nurse
Friday Harbor, Washington
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center

Registered Nurse – ER (Travel/Contract)

Location: Friday Harbor, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Start Date: ASAP (Orientations held bi-weekly on Tuesdays)
• Must be comfortable floating to Medical-Surgical (MS) units and caring for MS patients
• First-time travelers accepted; however, prior travel experience is highly preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • TNCC
  • NIHSS
• Medical-Surgical experience

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 60 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, counties/states lived/worked, federal and national criminal checks)
• Social Security verification required before or at start
• Education verification of highest degree related to nursing specialty
• Washington State Patrol check must be run within 90 days prior to start
• Must sign SSA release form

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (N95 fit testing completed onsite)
• Negative TB test (IGRA or 2 PPDs) within 1 year or negative chest x-ray if TB positive, plus annual TB questionnaire
• Required vaccinations or documented immunity/declination for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (immunity, vaccination, or declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific panels required)
• COVID-19 vaccine religious exemption forms required if applicable

Orientation and Training

• Must complete a mandatory orientation test with a 100% score prior to start (delivered via WorkRamp)
• Review and comply with facility policies including:

  • Dress code
  • Personnel restrictions due to illness
  • Masking policy (clean-shaven for N95 use)
  • Workplace violence prevention plan
  • Daily responsibilities and MyTime resources

Additional Notes

• Passport-style photo required for badge (white or gray background)
• ID badge and parking forms must be completed prior to start
• Must complete and submit various facility-specific forms including criminal disclosure and demographic forms
• Respirator clearance required for onsite workers, updated annually
• Must complete and submit confirmation of standards checklist

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity in an ER setting with night shifts, requiring solid clinical experience, specific certifications, and compliance with detailed health and facility requirements.