Behavioral Health RN
Clifton Springs, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Behavioral Health RN
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On Call: None
• Start Date: February 10, 2025
• License Requirement: Must have a valid New York RN license in hand
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted
• Local Candidates: Must live more than 75 miles from the facility

Required Experience

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year Behavioral Health RN experience (default to higher if conflicting info arises)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • New York RN License (primary source verification within 30 days of start)
  • ACLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable)
  • Other certifications as required by unit (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification)
• Verification: NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, updated monthly
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees accepted)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained internationally
• Employment verification of at least 2 past employments
• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for Aya candidates)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Candidates must complete all 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 of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire annually (acceptable in lieu of annual TB test)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (documentation deadline December 3)
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Competency exams as required by profession and specialty (medication test, color blind testing, etc.)
• State-specific documents for New York including:

  • NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable)
  • NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results (for Behavioral Health units)
  • Disciplinary Action Search Results (for Behavioral Health units)
  • Sex Offender Registry Search within 30 days of start
  • NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start, updated monthly

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and health screenings promptly to meet start date requirements.
• This position accepts first-time travel nurses, making it suitable for those new to travel nursing.
• Local candidates must reside more than 75 miles away to qualify.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Behavioral Health RN travel contract in New York.