Critical Care Float RN
Utica, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (Critical Care Float RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Utica, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Variable 3x12 hour shifts, Days 0700-1900

Job Description

• Provide high-quality patient care across multiple critical care units including ICU, Step-Down, and other high-acuity areas as needed.
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized care.
• Manage complex patient conditions and respond effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility and strong critical thinking skills are essential.

Requirements

• Active New York RN License (unrestricted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience (ICU, Step-Down, or similar)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA preferred)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred

Certifications & Training

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA strongly preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA strongly preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA strongly preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required for ER staff
• NIH Stroke Certification required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and certain med/surg units (valid for 2 years)
• NY Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (annual requirement)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and certain med/surg units (expires every 3 years)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific N95 masks required)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start (PPD, Quantiferon Gold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or documented history of chickenpox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (9/1 - 3/31)
• Pneumonia Vaccination or Declination required

Additional Requirements

• 2 Professional References for Travel, Allied, or Per Diem Acute Care within 3 years of start
• Skills Checklist required annually
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, job description acknowledgment, and completion of online learning modules prior to first shift

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Flexibility to work across multiple critical care units is essential.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration and possible extension.