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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Elkins, West Virginia
Facility: Hospital in West Virginia (Travel radius rule: 75 miles, locals not accepted)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Mid shifts (11am - 11pm)
Schedule: Weekdays, some weekends and holidays
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of ER nursing experience
Licensure: Compact state license accepted; candidates with pending license will be considered
Certifications Required:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Charting System Experience: AllScripts/McKesson
Travel Experience: First-time travelers must have prior travel experience
Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
Weekend Work: Must be willing to work weekends
Shift Grouping: Blocked schedule cannot be guaranteed but unit will try to group shifts when possible

Health & Safety Requirements

Flu Vaccine:
- Medical exemptions considered with signed doctor’s note and completed exemption request form
- Religious exemptions are NOT accepted
Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
Vaccinations & Titers:
- TDAP within 10 years
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (annual updates required)
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters allowed pending start)
- Hepatitis B: Positive titer or declination form required (series alone not accepted)
- Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters allowed pending start)
Drug Testing: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, including alcohol and multiple drug categories
Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required and updated annually
Flu Season Vaccination/Documentation:
- Required during flu season (Oct-April) with strict deadlines
- Declinations not accepted; exemptions require documentation and may require mask-wearing
- Vaccines can be administered onsite

Compliance & Documentation

Background Checks:
- 7-year criminal background check updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
- Fingerprinting (WV CARES) may be required depending on unit; provisional employment possible while pending
- State-specific WV Nurse Aid Registry check required for certain facility types
Licensure Verification:
- Primary source verification required
- NURSYS verification for RNs
Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and general competency exams required
References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
Performance Evaluations: Required if worked with the system over 1 year (annual skills checklist and internal evaluations for longer tenure)
Employment Application: Complete application/resume required

Facility-Specific Requirements

Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid background required
Acknowledgements & Agreements:
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Non-Employee Confidentiality and Security Agreement
- Hepatitis B Declination (if applicable)
CareLearning Modules:
- Mandatory online training modules (~3-4 hours) to be completed before first shift
- Modules may include general safety topics not specific to unit
- Failure to complete modules prior to start may delay or cancel assignment
Onboarding Checklist: Required for all candidates

Additional Notes

Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel assignment.
Candidates must be prepared to work some weekends and holidays.
Blocked scheduling is attempted but not guaranteed.
Flu vaccine documentation must include specific details (administered date, lot number, manufacturer, site, expiration, clinic info).
Candidates with pending fingerprinting results may start provisionally for up to 60 days.
Travel experience is mandatory for first-time travelers.