Travel CVICU Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Facility: Rochester General Hospital
Hospital System: The NeuroMedical Center
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Description: Extension

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Government Issued Photo ID: Driver's License or State ID
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable, as required by unit
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable, as required by unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable, as required by unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): As required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): As required by unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): As required by unit
• Tech Cert Verification - National: As required within 30 days of start
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required
• State Nursing License Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP): Required within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification: As required by unit, updated annually

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as required)
• Color Blind Testing (one-time requirement)
• Competency Exam (as required by specialty)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of Rochester Regional Orientation Modules (4-6 hours) prior to start
• Pre-Employment Compliance Attestations and New Hire Forms

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask Test: Within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• TB Testing: Negative Qgold, Tspot, or 2-Step PPD within 1 year; if positive, negative chest X-ray within 10 years plus annual TB questionnaire
• TB Questionnaire: Required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required for low/equivocal titers; age exemption if born before 1957
• Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required for low/equivocal titers; age exemption if born before 1957
• Rubella: Positive titer or 1 MMR/Rubella vaccine; booster required for low/equivocal titers; age exemption if born before 1957
• Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer, completed series, or declination; dialysis candidates require additional titers
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history; boosters or declination accepted for low/equivocal titers
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start; includes amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy, fentanyl, heroin, opiates
• Flu Vaccination/Documentation: Required during flu season or signed declination
• Eye Exam: Snellen exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• COVID Vaccination/Documentation: Copy preferred but not required

Background & Employment History

• 7-Year Criminal Background Check: Within 3 months of start, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification, eligibility to work, and international search if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Checks: Required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• HHS/OIG Checks: Required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• References: Minimum of 2 employment references required
• Employment Application: Required
• Skills Checklist: Required annually
• Foreign Education Evaluation: Required if education was obtained internationally and no verification on file
• Transcript/Diploma: Required if no education verification on file
• Work History Verification: Must verify at least 2 past employments, including dates, location, role, and employment type
• Education Verification: Academic verification from a third party required

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry: Required within 3 months of start for Long Term Care, ElderOne, Home Care, and Hospice Care
• NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results: Required for Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, and LTC units (facility to confirm)
• Disciplinary Action Search Results: Required for Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, and LTC units (facility to confirm)
• Sex Offender Registry Search: Required within 30 days of start
• NYS Medicaid Exclusion List Check: Required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter

This position requires thorough compliance with credentialing, health, and background verification standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.