Outpatient Surgery Pre/Post Op RN
Binghamton, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Pre/Post OP)

Location: Binghamton, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pre/Post OP)
• Patient Ratios: 1:3
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• First-time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: No (may have on-call)
• On-call Requirement: May be required (details unspecified)
• Float Requirement: May need to float within scope to meet facility needs or between like units
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No
• Local Candidates Accepted: No
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: 7 days or less

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Social Security trace and county searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
• Nationwide sex offender check
• Education verification (ASN/BSN for RNs) – certificates not accepted
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start
• Transcript or diploma accepted if education verification is pending
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York) with 1-year expiration

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain units)
• Specialty-specific competency exams as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming fitness to work
• Respirator Fit Test within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific mask models required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually if history of positive TB
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, declination, or positive titer)
  • Varicella
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) or approved medical/religious exemption (booster not required)
• Respirator clearance via RespSafety questionnaire prior to start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (specific guidelines on background and appearance)
• Review and sign confidentiality agreement and job description prior to start
• Completion of RN modules including medication exam and suicide precautions quiz (minimum 80% score)
• EPIC test out process for RNs (communication handled by facility)
• Physical form specific to facility, merged with physician statement
• Completion of annual training modules prior to start
• Compliance with facility policies on personal appearance, safety, infection control, DEI, HIPAA, OSHA, sexual harassment, and emergency preparedness

Additional Documentation

• Two professional references required
• Employment application required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start, updated annually

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in the specialty, who hold the required certifications and meet all health, background, and facility-specific requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.