Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Weekend shifts required; scheduled days will vary based on staffing needs
• Nights shifts included
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Work hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other holiday required
• Maximum 40 hours approved for time off

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia (can submit with license pending)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Emergency Department (ED) or Emergency Room (ER) nursing, with at least 2 years in the job specialty
• Emergency Department experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of Level 1 experience, or 2 years of Level 2 experience, including some pediatric patient experience
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association, must have before start; can submit with pending
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification, must have before start; can submit with pending

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – must have before start; can submit with pending
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – must have before start; can submit with pending

License Requirements

• Valid Virginia RN license required (can submit with license pending)

Key Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search (if applicable)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, including 10-panel with marijuana and fentanyl
• Physical exam within 12 months attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, TB (2-step PPD or Qgold), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination (no exemptions accepted)
• Fingerprinting required for behavioral health candidates
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Professional appearance guidelines and other facility-specific compliance forms to be reviewed and acknowledged

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• References and clinical evaluations may be required for credentialing
• Some certifications may be preferred or required depending on unit assignment (e.g., NRP, Chemotherapy certification, EFM) but are not mandatory for this role unless specified

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses with pediatric experience who are flexible with scheduling and able to meet comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.