Progressive Care Unit RN
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (MSDU RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4x12 hour night shifts
• Weekend: Every other weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in MedSurg (Medical-Surgical)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles

Specialty Requirements

• Must have a New York RN license in hand (no exceptions)
• Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7 on MedSurg unit
• Experience with arterial lines or vasopressor titration required
• Must have EPIC charting experience
• BLS certification required
• Additional certifications as required by unit (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) may be necessary

Clinical Skills & Competencies

• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:

  • Peripheral line care and management
• Respiratory Care:

  • Nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
  • Non-invasive airway management (e.g., BIPAP support)
• Professional Skills:

  • Isolation precautions
• Care for adult acute care patients requiring specialized care beyond general MedSurg
• Experience with continuous pulse oximetry and telemetry monitoring
• Care for patients with arterial lines, central lines, and titrated medicated IV infusions

Unit Description

• Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - critical care step-down unit
• 26 beds
• Patient population includes transfers from ED, PACU, ICU, and MedSurg floors
• Provides evidence-based, multidisciplinary care

Required Certifications & Documents

• Licenses: NY RN license (primary source verification within 30 days of start)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted)
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM as required by unit
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education Verification: Required from primary source; foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Health Requirements: Must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of contract signing, including:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year)
  • Fit mask test (annual)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
  • Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
  • COVID vaccination preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required by profession
• Skills checklist required annually
• Work history verification (minimum 2 past employments)
• References required for agency direct hires (2 references within 3 years)

Facility Type

• Tertiary Care Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 528
• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized intermediate care unit with a focus on critical care step-down patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions. The role demands strong clinical skills, relevant certifications, and the ability to work night shifts with a defined patient ratio.