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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Acute Care) - New York, NY

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Acute Care)
• Location: New York City, New York
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Shift: 4x12-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Patient Age Group: Adults
• Staffing Ratios: 1:5 (Days, Nights, and Weekends)
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, approximately 2 weekend shifts per scheduling period
• Float Requirement: Yes, float to acute inpatient units; potential float to Emergency Department for admitted patients waiting for beds
• Unit: Acute inpatient with telemetry, including transplant, oncology, surgical services, acute rehab, GI/GU, neurology
• Preferred Work Settings: MS/Telemetry (required), Telemetry & ER Holding (preferred)
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Unit Systems: Omnicell

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years (Note: First-time travelers not accepted unless they have more than 2 years of experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required, but first-time travelers must have over 2 years of experience
• Clinical Skills:

  • Cardiac monitoring and management of dysrhythmias
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • IV Therapy including blood product administration, central and peripheral line care/management
  • Respiratory care: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management (required)
  • Isolation precautions (required)
  • EKG exam upon arrival (required)
  • Management of cardiac drips (preferred, no titration)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • NYS Department of Health RN License required
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to unit specifics)
• Orientation: 1 shift skills lab + 1 shift unit orientation
• Scrubs: Green

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including Social Security trace, state and county searches)
• Education verification confirming nursing degree
• State license verification (hard copy of NY license with green border and signature required)
• Drug screen (Aya standard 9-panel within 1 year)
• Various background checks including EPLS, OIG, and Medicaid exclusion list
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers with vaccination if needed
  • Hepatitis B positive titer or declination
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 1
• Harassment prevention training certificate (New York specific)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams (Relias)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, time sensitive)
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) and OSHA mandatory training annually (Relias)
• Color blind testing (100% score required)
• References: 2 manager/supervisor references required (charge nurse references generally not accepted)

Additional Information

• Unit accepts PCU nurses
• No rotating shifts
• Expected to work weekends as needed
• Provider support available including interpretation services, IV teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, rapid response teams, respiratory services, social services, transportation, and unit secretary
• Special equipment used: Alaris pumps, Kangaroo pumps, Stryker beds, Posey alarms, glucometers
• Facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed (e.g., Code of Conduct, Privacy & Confidentiality, Drug-Free Workplace, Quality & Safety Practices)
• Photo ID for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing (specific photo requirements apply)
• Onboarding and continued education modules must be completed within 30 days of start

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs seeking a short-term travel assignment in a dynamic clinical environment with a reputable healthcare system in New York City.