Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU)

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

Position Details

• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Floating: Required to float within skillset
• Locals: Registered Nurses within 75 miles are not accepted (radius rule)
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Active New York Single State RN license (NY is not Compact)
• ACLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as required by unit)
• Other certifications as required by unit: PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM (if applicable)

Clinical Skills Required

• Telemetry and Stepdown-level care (PCU/DOU/IMC)
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula), non-invasive airway management
• Management of cardiac drips (no titration)
• Blood product administration
• Central and peripheral line care/management
• IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Isolation precautions

Unit Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Common Diagnoses: Long-term pulmonary patients, ENT surgery, surgical patients requiring stepdown care
• Scrub Color: Navy blue and white combinations

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year in specialty based on typical PCU requirements
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government Issued Photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Education verification from primary source required
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required
• References (2 within 3 years) required for agency only
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Work history verification required
• State-specific documents including NYS Nurse Aide Registry and criminal background fingerprinting may be required depending on unit

Additional Notes

• Call-off policy allows up to three canceled shifts during the 13-week contract without penalty
• Special scheduling requests must be submitted at time of application
• Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of contract signing

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-recognized, advanced stroke center hospital with a diverse patient population and specialized services.