Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Adult)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Adult Emergency Room
• Shift: Day/Night rotation (7a-7p / 7p-7a)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed
• Locals: RNs within 75 miles are not accepted (first-time travelers accepted)
• Floating: Required to float within skillset

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Active New York Single State RN license (NY is not Compact)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as required
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as required
• State License Verification and NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Required Clinical Skills

• IV therapy including blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, starting/maintaining IVs, IV vasopressors
• CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator management
• Care for CVA (stroke), neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Cardiac monitoring and management of dysrhythmias
• Emergency care including adult/pediatric ED, gunshot wounds, orthopedic trauma
• Isolation precautions, triage, pediatric spinal cord injury

Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5 (Adults, Geriatrics)
• Patient types: All emergency diagnoses
• Special equipment: Bair hugger, rapid infuser, safe patient handling equipment
• Scrub color: Navy blue and white combinations

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Emergency Room)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year experience in ER nursing based on clinical skills and responsibilities
• Prior travel experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)

Scheduling & Policies

• Contract length: 8 weeks
• Call-off policy: Client may cancel up to 3 shifts during a 13-week contract without charges
• Requests for time off or special scheduling must be submitted upon application

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract, including but not limited to:

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

Background & Verification

• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Education verification from primary source required
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Employment verification of at least 2 past employments
• References: 2 references within 3 years (for Aya candidates)
• State-specific checks including Sex Offender Registry and Medicaid Exclusion List

Additional Notes

• Charting system: EPIC experience required
• Facility is a Magnet-recognized, Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center with a state-of-the-art emergency department
• The hospital is a 528-bed acute care teaching facility with specialized services and trauma capabilities

This position is ideal for RNs with emergency nursing skills looking for an 8-week travel contract in Rochester, NY, with a reputable acute care facility. First-time travelers are welcome.