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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Rochester, NY

Position Details

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Rochester, New York
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Staffing Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients on all shifts
• Float Requirement: Yes, float to Medical-Surgical (MS) unit
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; must live more than 75 miles away
• Patient Diagnoses: Sepsis, Post Cardiac Arrest, ARDS
• Special Procedures/Skills Required:

  • Mandatory competency in phlebotomy and IV placement
  • Care of ventilated patients including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Management of arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines
  • Blood product administration
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and 12-lead EKG/ECG
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Management of chronic/acute renal failure including CVVHD/CRRT
  • Use of special equipment: ventilators, balloon pumps, EKOS, Level I Rapid Infuser, EPOC
  • Emergency medication administration and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • Stroke management and hypothermia protocol (Arctic Sun)
  • Infection prevention and isolation precautions including PPE
  • Suctioning (ETT, NT)
  • Continuous IV paralytics, neuromuscular blockade, and sedation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask: Required within 1 year of start; acceptable masks include Halyard duckbill 1870+1860 Regular or 1860 Small; PAPR accepted if fit test failed
• TB Testing: Negative Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 1 year; if positive, negative chest X-ray within 10 years and annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (age exemption if born before 1957)
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required (age exemption if born before 1957)
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 1 MMR/Rubella vaccine required (age exemption if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer, completed series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history required
  • Flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start; includes amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy, fentanyl, heroin, opiates
• Eye Exam: Snellen exam within 1 year of start (not annual)
• COVID-19: Vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check including felony checks, SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification, eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Additional Checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and run monthly
• Education Verification: Required from primary source; foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained internationally
• Employment Verification: At least 2 past employments verified (job-related)
• References: Two references within 3 years required (for Aya candidates)
• Photo: Passport-style photo with solid background required for badge
• Facility-Specific Documents: Various attestations and forms to be completed prior to start

Additional Information

• Scrub Colors: Navy or White
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Keep RTO close to 1 week

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting with complex patient care needs and advanced equipment. Candidates must be competent in critical care nursing skills and able to work night shifts with a 1:2 staffing ratio.