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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MedSurg Step-Down Unit

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (MSDU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Patient Ratio: Able to manage 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio on MedSurg unit
• First Time Traveler: Accepted
• Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles of the facility
• Charting System: Must have experience with EPIC electronic health records

Unit Description

• 26-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a critical care step-down unit
• Patient population includes adult acute care patients requiring specialized care beyond general MedSurg
• Continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring for all patients
• Care includes airway management, acute BIPAP support, arterial and central lines, and titrated IV medication infusions
• Team approach with vigilance and compassionate care

Required Certifications

• New York State RN License (must have license in hand before start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response/code teams
• IV therapy and phlebotomy: peripheral line care and management
• Respiratory care: nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management
• Adherence to isolation precautions and infection control protocols

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• MedSurg nursing experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Tech Cert Verification - National
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Health and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete the following within 5 days of contract signing and maintain as required:

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

Background and Verification

• 7-year criminal background check including felony checks
• Education verification from primary source
• Employment history verification (minimum 2 past employments)
• Required state-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have government-issued photo ID
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Photo for badge required
• References required for some candidates (2 references within 3 years)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with MedSurg experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in a critical care step-down setting with night shifts. Prior travel experience is not required.