Progressive Care Unit RN
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in MedSurg nursing
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles of the facility

Unit & Patient Population

• 26-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a critical care step-down unit
• Provides care for adult acute care patients requiring more specialized care than general medical-surgical units
• Patients have continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring
• Care includes airway management, acute BIPAP support, arterial lines, central lines, and titrated medicated IV infusions
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5-7 patients
• Multi-disciplinary team approach with a focus on evidence-based, compassionate care

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Proficient in interpretation of dysrhythmias

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete the following health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of contract signing:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) or TB questionnaire annually
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (required during flu season)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Snellen eye exam (within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check including felony, SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Employment verification of at least 2 past employments
• References (2 within 3 years) required for direct hire candidates
• State-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list

Additional Notes

• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days for RN license
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as required
• Color blindness testing required once
• Facility-specific documents such as photo for badge and parking pass form required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a tertiary care hospital's progressive care unit with a focus on critical care step-down nursing, requiring strong clinical skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.