Registered Nurse - Acute Care Float
New York, NY
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Acute Care Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New York, NY
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Acute Care Float
Shift: 4x12-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Start Date: Target February 23, 2026 (no late start dates)
Patient Population: Adults
Staffing Ratio: 1:5 (days, nights, weekends)
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, approximately 2 weekend shifts per scheduling period
Rotating Shifts: No
Float Requirement: Yes, float to acute inpatient units and potentially Emergency Department boarders

Unit & Clinical Environment

• Acute inpatient with telemetry, including transplant, oncology, surgical services, acute rehab, GI/GU, neurology
• Potential float to Emergency Department for admitted patients waiting for beds
• Unit Systems: Omnicell
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Provider Support: Interpretation Services, IV Teams, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Rapid Response Teams, Respiratory Services, Social Services, Transportation, Unit Secretary
• Special Equipment: Alaris Pumps, Kangaroo Pumps, Stryker beds, Posey Alarms, Glucometers

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NYS Department of Health Registered Nurse License (hard copy with green border, signed)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (check unit requirements)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy)
• Online licensure verification required within 30 days of start and after any 30+ day break in service

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of acute care nursing experience required
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required, but first-time travelers are NOT accepted unless they have more than 2 years of experience
• Managerial references required (2 references from Nurse Manager, Nurse Supervisor, or equivalent; Charge Nurse references NOT accepted)

Clinical Skills & Competencies

• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Telemetry monitoring on unit
• IV therapy and phlebotomy: 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)
• Medication management: cardiac drips (no titration preferred)
• Work settings: Med-Surg/Telemetry required; Telemetry & ER Holding preferred

Orientation & Training

• 1 shift skills lab + 1 shift unit orientation
• Pass/fail Dysrhythmia EKG competency exam required within 72 hours of contract signing (multiple attempts allowed with remediation)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Core training modules (Parts I, II, III), OSHA, and harassment prevention training required annually via Relias
• Color blind testing (100% score required)
• Additional onboarding and continuing education modules required within 30 days of start and possibly throughout assignment

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including social security trace, NY state search, county/statewide searches)
• Education verification (must verify nursing degree for RNs)
• Drug screen (Aya standard 9-panel within 1 year)
• Various state-specific searches and disciplinary action checks
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask (N95) test 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
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by November 1

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing (color, plain white background, specific size and format)
• Multiple facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed and uploaded (e.g., Code of Conduct, Privacy & Confidentiality, Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Quality & Safety Practices, Staff Handbook, Infection Control Certificate)
• Must establish username and password for facility systems prior to orientation
• Travel policy review required

Additional Notes

• No holiday shifts scheduled for travelers
• PCU nurses accepted if comfortable with 1:5 ratio
• Float to multiple acute care units expected
• Must have two managerial references at time of application submission
• First-time travelers only accepted if they have more than 2 years of experience

This position offers a dynamic clinical environment in a leading medical institution, ideal for experienced acute care RNs seeking a short-term travel assignment in New York City.