Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Colville, Washington
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Location: Colville, Washington
Facility: Providence Mount Carmel Hospital

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (interpreted as weeks)
• Orientation:

  • Held bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Mount Carmel Hospital
  • Orientation dates for 2025 include: 10/21, 11/04, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 12/30

Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in specialty within the last 3 years
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA required)
  • ACLS (AHA required)
  • PALS (AHA required)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting (supervisor or charge RN references acceptable if direct supervision was provided)

Systems & Tools

• Charting System: EPIC
• Medication System: Pyxis

Policies

• Separation Policy: 3-month separation required when moving from going staff to per diem or travel status

Certifications & Competencies

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certified)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ICU, ER, and Tele/PCU RNs)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if applicable
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) if required by clinical track
  • Chemotherapy and Electronic Fetal Monitoring certifications if applicable
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
  • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment or valid EFM certification for Labor & Delivery RNs
• Licensure:

  • Valid Washington State RN license required
  • NURSYS verification required for all RNs
  • Multi-State Licensed Nurses in Washington must complete demographic attestations prior to start

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches:

  • Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search required within 90 days of start and updated every 2 years for certain facility types
  • OBRA Registry search required for CNAs working in Skilled Nursing Facilities in Washington
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests accepted)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask test (for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024)
• Immunizations or documented immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declinations accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024 (not required for per diem)

Documentation & Onboarding

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/subcontractors)
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Providence-specific onboarding modules via WorkRamp platform (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory modules as applicable)
• EPIC training modules must be completed within one week of orientation
• Providence badge photo and agency badge required prior to orientation
• Completion of Providence PD Unit Orientation Checklist required before moving to per diem work status

Additional Notes

• References must be from supervisors and cover the required time frame with month/year format
• Candidates may be required to float to other Providence facilities within a reasonable distance
• Candidates must claim their Providence account and provide confirmation prior to orientation
• Some certifications and requirements may be waived or adjusted based on clinical track or non-clinical status

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established healthcare system with comprehensive orientation and support, requiring strong clinical experience and certifications, especially in critical care and emergency nursing specialties.