Travel Med Surg RN – Stroke & Peritoneal Dialysis
Utica, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Utica, New York
Specialty: Med Surg with occasional stroke and Peritoneal Dialysis patients
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Med Surg unit with occasional stroke patients
• Patient ratios:

  • Days: 1:5-6
  • Nights: 1:6-7
• Must have experience with stroke patients and occasional Peritoneal Dialysis patients

Requirements

• New York RN license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Med Surg or relevant specialty
• BLS certification
• NIH Stroke Certification
• EPIC experience required
• Ability to work within a 75-mile local radius (locals accepted)
• Return to Office (RTO): Only one holiday off, total time off 7 days or less

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA strongly preferred)
• ACLS (AHA strongly preferred)
• PALS (if applicable, AHA strongly preferred)
• NIH Stroke Certification (valid for 2 years)
• TNCC (for ER staff)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor Med Surg; expires every 3 years)
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York state required, annual)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific N95 masks required)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (with specific documentation requirements)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
• Drug screening: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Sept 1 - Mar 31)
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required
• COVID-19 vaccines preferred but not required

Documentation & Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start)
• Background checks including 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (updated annually)
• Education Verification and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN/LPN staff)
• State License verification (primary source online)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Photo for badge (headshot, plain background)
  • Job Description acknowledgment
  • Welcome Packet acknowledgment
  • Omnicell form (nursing staff)
  • Pneumococcal declination form if applicable
  • Online learning modules completion prior to first shift
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
• Skills Checklist (annual requirement)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required modules and documentation prior to starting
• Compliance with OSHA standards for respirator use and facial hair is required
• Remediation process in place for Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam failures

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with stroke and dialysis patient experience seeking a travel contract in New York.