Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Massena, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - New York

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

Shift Details

• Shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:6
  • Nights: 1:7
  • Weekends: 1:8

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• No acceptance of first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Local candidates must live more than 50 miles away

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Common Patient Diagnoses:

  • COPD
  • Pneumonia
  • Non-specific abdominal pain
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest pain (rule out)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing skills
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• Blood product administration
• Central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Care for patients with:

  • Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
  • Seizure disorders
  • Substance withdrawal
• Management of BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions and proper use of PPE

Technology

• Epic electronic health record system experience required

Uniform

• Any nursing uniform color allowed

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID
• 7-year criminal background check including all aliases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification from registrar’s office (transcripts/diplomas not accepted)
• State nursing license verification (New York)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Harassment prevention training certificate (annual requirement)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)
• Completion of patient confidentiality, sexual harassment prevention, patient experience training, and other facility-specific policy reviews prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (PAPR education if fit test failed)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years (TD not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (specific panel required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• 7-year work history verification

Important Notes

• Must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract (if booked within 30 days of start)
• Strict compliance with expiration dates on health documents; renewal required prior to expiration during contract to avoid removal from assignment
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience using Rapid Response and Code teams
• Skilled in central line and PICC line care and management
• Experience managing seizure disorders
• Competent in BiPAP/CPAP management and maintenance
• Skilled in High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) use
• Proficient in non-invasive airway management
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience seeking a night shift role in a medical-surgical/telemetry setting with a variety of patient diagnoses and advanced nursing skills.