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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MSDU RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Unit (MSDU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 4x12 hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:7
• Unit Description:

  • Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - critical care step-down unit
  • 26 beds, adult acute care patients requiring specialized care beyond general med-surg
  • Continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring
  • Care for patients needing airway management, acute BIPAP support, arterial lines, central lines, titrated medicated IV infusions
  • Multi-disciplinary team approach with vigilant and compassionate care

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Must have a valid New York RN license in hand (no exceptions)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required as per unit description
• Skills:

  • EPIC charting experience required
  • Ability to manage cardiac monitoring and emergency response including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, use of rapid response/code teams
  • IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including peripheral line care/management
  • Respiratory care skills including nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, and non-invasive airway management
  • Knowledge of isolation precautions

Additional Requirements

• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience NOT required
• Geographic Restriction: Locals must live within a 75-mile radius
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
  • SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification, eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Health Requirements:

  • 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 titers: 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

Facility Highlights

• Tertiary Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 528
• Scrub Color: Any combination of navy and white

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in a specialized Medical-Surgical Intermediate Care Unit in Rochester, NY. The role requires a NY RN license, 1 year of med-surg experience, BLS certification, and EPIC charting skills. The position involves night shifts with every other weekend work and managing a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7. First-time travelers are welcome. The unit provides care for complex acute patients requiring telemetry, airway management, and advanced IV therapies. Comprehensive background checks and health requirements must be met prior to start.