Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Rochester, NY
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel/contract assignment in Rochester, NY.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required (no lower or higher conflicting info provided)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Licenses

• State License Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• 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
• NIH Stroke Certification: As required by unit, to be updated annually
• Tech Cert Verification - National: As required within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required

Background & Screening Requirements

• Government Issued Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• 7-year Criminal Background Check within 3 months of start (including SSN Trace, National Criminal, Sex Offender, Education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 3 months and monthly thereafter
• HHS/OIG check required within 3 months and monthly thereafter
• Foreign Equivalency Education Evaluation if education obtained internationally
• Education Verification from primary source required (no hard copy degrees accepted)
• Transcript/Diploma required if no education verification on file

Health & Immunization Requirements

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

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask (N95 or equivalent): Required within 1 year, updated annually; proof of failed test accepted with PAPR use onsite
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray: Within 1 year of start; TB Questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• TB Questionnaire: Required in lieu of annual TB test renewal
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; age exemption if born before 1957
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; age exemption if born before 1957
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 1 MMR/Rubella vaccine required; age exemption if born before 1957
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history required
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start (if booked within 30 days), includes multiple substances
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Eye Exam (Snellen): Within 1 year of start, not required annually
• COVID Vaccination: Copy preferred but not required

Competencies & Exams

• 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

• Passport-style photo with solid background for badge
• Completion of facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start
• Employment Application required
• Skills Checklist required annually
• Work History Verification: At least 2 past employments verified for direct candidates; subcontractors require detailed verification

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry: Required within 3 months for certain care areas (LTC, Home Care, Hospice)
• NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results: Required for Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, and LTC units (if applicable)
• NYS Disciplinary Action Search Results: Required for certain units (if applicable)
• NYS Sex Offender Registry Search: Required within 30 days of start
• NYS Medicaid Exclusion List Check: Required within 3 months and monthly thereafter

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in Rochester, NY. Candidates must meet extensive background checks, health screenings, and certification requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Compliance with New York state-specific regulations and facility-specific onboarding processes is mandatory.