Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide liver care post-transplant in Intermediate Care (IMC) setting
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• Experienced travelers preferred (prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)
• Permanent Virginia RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs

Required Background and Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all states lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (degree from NLN or CCNE accredited program)
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (Pediatrics, NICU, Behavioral Health, Labor and Delivery) with proof of submission prior to start
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results required with proof of submission on file before start
• Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search required with proof of submission within 48 hours of contract signing; candidates may start with results pending

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Titers and/or boosters required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for the 2025-26 season

Competency and Facility Specific Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color blind testing required
• Abuse reporting competency required (covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect/exploitation of elderly or incapacitated adults)
• Orientation includes exams such as Pharmacology, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting, and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for certain units
• Completion of assigned learning modules during orientation week (approx. 6 hours)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of primary residence must match compact licensure documentation
• Two professional references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Notes

• Candidates must have completed at least one prior travel contract or have prior travel experience
• Certifications expiring within 1 month of contract start will not be accepted; no onsite renewals offered
• Candidates must bring certain personal items to orientation (mask, non-wireless headphones, laptop or cell phone if available)

This position offers the opportunity to work with a high-volume liver transplant program with over 200 transplants completed in 2023, reflecting a strong commitment to transplantation care excellence.