Emergency Department RN
Rochester, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (ER - Adult)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed
• Call-off Policy: Up to three shifts may be canceled by the client during the 13-week contract without charge
• Locals Accepted: No RNs within 75 miles accepted (radius rule)
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Active New York Single State RN license (NY is not Compact)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM certifications as required by unit
• State License Verification and NURSYS Verification required within 30 days of start

Required Clinical Skills

• IV therapy including blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, starting/maintaining IVs, IV vasopressors
• CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator management
• Care for CVA (stroke), neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Cardiac monitoring and management of dysrhythmias
• Emergency care including adult/pediatric ED, gunshot wounds, orthopedic trauma
• Isolation precautions, triage, pediatric spinal cord injury care

Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics with all emergency diagnoses
• Special equipment used: Bair hugger, rapid infuser, safe patient handling equipment
• Floating: Required within skillset
• Scrub color: Navy blue and white combinations

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year ER experience recommended
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification

• 7-year criminal background check required within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and run monthly
• Education verification from primary source required
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained internationally
• Work history verification required (at least 2 past employments)
• References required for some candidates (2 references within 3 years)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing contract
• Must submit scheduling requests upon application submission
• Facility is a Magnet-recognized, Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center with a state-of-the-art emergency department

This position is ideal for RNs with emergency department experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Rochester, NY, with comprehensive clinical responsibilities and a supportive hospital environment.