Step-Down Unit RN
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg Hospital

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts; weekends and holidays as needed
• Floating: May be asked to float to other stepdown or medical-surgical units
• Patient Population: May care for COVID-19 patients
• Facility is tobacco and fragrance free

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Childline) Search completed 3 business days prior to start, renewed every 5 years
  • Pennsylvania State Police PATCH search completed within 1 year prior to start (cannot start with results pending)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting:

  • PA FBI fingerprinting required within 1 year of start, results must be on file within first 45 days of assignment or candidate will be removed
  • Fingerprints must be completed in Pennsylvania; appointment receipt required for approval to start with results pending
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified (degree, diploma, or transcripts)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (specific to agency requirements)
• Physical Exam: Required within 90 days of start, signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP
• Immunizations & Health Documentation: Must include two identifiers (e.g., full name, DOB, SSN)

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSpot) within 90 days; PPD not accepted
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Vaccines (2 doses) or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer or full vaccine series (3 doses) or declination form
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or valid medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 Vaccine, medical/religious exemption, or declination accepted
• Fit Mask: Required for all patient-facing candidates 3 business days prior to start; specific mask types mandated
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
• Medication/Pharmacology and Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exams required as applicable
• Photo for badge: Clear, passport-style photo with light background required

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 must be completed by end of first day of orientation
• Multi-factor authentication and user account setup required as part of onboarding

Additional Notes

• Manager interview required after clinical screening
• No call requirements
• Weekend and holiday shifts as needed
• Tobacco and fragrance free environment—candidates must be notified prior to submission

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing assignment.