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

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 8 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends
Floating: Some floating to Post Partum for baby care

Job Description

• Level 2 NICU unit focused on babies 33 weeks gestation and above, aligned more with Women's Health services than critical care.
• Must be able to perform baby catching in the OR during C-section cases.
• Charting experience with EPIC is required.
• Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility (no locals).
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (1 year of experience)
• NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Ability to baby catch in OR for C-section cases
• Experience with Epic

Health and Compliance Requirements

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

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• Fit mask test within 1 year (Halyard duckbill 1870+1860 Regular or 1860 Small)
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 1 year or TB questionnaire if applicable
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background and Verification Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required.
• 7-year criminal background check including felony checks, SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification from primary source.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and updated monthly.
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if education was obtained internationally.
• Transcript/diploma or education verification required if no prior verification on file.
• Employment application and work history verification (at least 2 past employments verified).
• References required for travel agency submission (2 references within 3 years).
• State-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: clear, passport-style with solid background.
• Completion of facility-specific pre-employment compliance attestations and new hire forms.
• Parking pass form required for orientation.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Floating to Post Partum for baby care duties is expected.
• Must be able to baby catch in OR for C-section deliveries.

This position is ideal for NICU RNs with Level 2 experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a specialized neonatal unit and have the required certifications and licensure for New York State.