Travel Occupational Health Nurse
Rochester, NY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Facility: Rochester Culver Road, The NeuroMedical Center

Contract Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Description: EXT (Extended)

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Government Issued Photo ID: Driver’s License or State ID
• Licenses:

  • State License (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
  • NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP (within 30 days of start)
• Certifications (AHA ONLY, Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional Certifications (as required by unit):

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (annual update)
• Competencies:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as required)
  • Color Blind Testing (one-time)
  • Competency Exam (as required by specialty)
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement (required)
• Tech Cert Verification - National (if applicable, within 30 days of start)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask: Required annually (specific acceptable masks listed)
• TB Testing: Negative Qgold, Tspot, or 2-Step PPD within 1 year; if positive, additional documentation required
• TB Questionnaire: Required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines (age exemption if born before 1957)
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (age exemption if born before 1957)
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 1 MMR/Rubella vaccine (age exemption if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or declination (additional for Dialysis)
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start; includes multiple substances
• Seasonal Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/3)
  • COVID vaccination documentation preferred but not required
• Eye Exam: Snellen exam within 1 year of start (not annual)

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Checks: Required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• HHS/OIG Check: Required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• References: Minimum of 2 employment references required
• Employment Application: Required
• Skills Checklist: Required annually
• Education Verification: Academic verification from a 3rd party required
• Work History Verification: At least 2 past employments verified

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid background
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start (approx. 4-6 hours)
• Pre-Employment Compliance Attestations: Required
• New Hire Form: Required

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry: Required within 3 months for certain care areas
• Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results: Required for Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, and LTC units (if applicable)
• Disciplinary Action Search Results: Required for certain units (Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, LTC)
• 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 credentialing, health documentation, and compliance with both facility and state-specific regulations. Candidates should be prepared to complete all required documentation and certifications prior to starting the assignment.