CVICU Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CICU

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Critical Care Unit (CICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Able to manage 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio for MedSurg
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles

Required Certifications

• NY Registered Nurse License (must have in hand, no exceptions)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification
• EPIC charting experience required

Facility Type

• Tertiary Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 528

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for some candidates)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Work history verification required
• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)

Notes

• Candidates must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract.
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Primary source verification of state license required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days for RN license.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity critical care environment with a reputable tertiary care hospital. Ideal for nurses with at least one year of critical care experience and required certifications, comfortable with night shifts and managing moderate patient ratios.