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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel/contract position in Rochester, NY. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.

Requirements

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience expected (no lower years specified).

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Certifications & Licenses

• State License: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days for RN.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted, as required by unit.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted, as required by unit.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted, 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.
• NIH Stroke Certification: As required by unit, updated annually.
• Tech Cert Verification: As required within 30 days of start.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required.

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) required within 3 months of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and run monthly.
• Education verification from primary source required (hard copies not accepted).
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation required if education obtained internationally.
• Transcript/diploma required if no education verification on file.

Health & Immunization Requirements

Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fit Mask: Required within 1 year, updated annually. Acceptable masks include Halyard duckbill 1870+, 1860 Regular, 1860 Small. If failed, PAPR use onsite allowed with proof.
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Negative Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 1 year. For positives, negative chest X-ray within 10 years and annual TB questionnaire required.
• TB Questionnaire: Required in lieu of annual TB test renewal.
• Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters may be accepted. Age exemption if born before 1957.
• Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters may be accepted. Age exemption if born before 1957.
• Rubella: Positive titer or 1 MMR/Rubella vaccine required; boosters may be accepted. Age exemption if born before 1957.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or declination required. Dialysis candidates require additional titers.
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history required; boosters or declination accepted.
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start, includes multiple substances. Not required annually.
• Flu Vaccination/Documentation: Required during flu season or signed declination.
• Eye Exam: Snellen exam within 1 year of start, not required annually.
• COVID: Vaccination copy preferred but not required.

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as required by profession.
• Color Blind Testing Online required for all candidates (not annual).
• Competency Exam as required by profession/specialty.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required.
• Completion of facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start.

Employment History & References

• Employment application required.
• Work history verification required (at least 2 past employments for direct candidates).
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for direct candidates only.
• Skills checklist required annually.

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry required within 3 months for certain care areas (LTC, Home Care, Hospice).
• Fingerprinting and disciplinary action search may be required for Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, and LTC units.
• Sex Offender Registry search required within 30 days of start.
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check required within 3 months and run monthly.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in Rochester, NY. Candidates must meet comprehensive certification, background, health, and competency requirements, including state-specific checks. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Candidates must complete all health and compliance documentation promptly after contract signing.