Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients with mixed/shared acuity levels
• Float required when census warrants
• Every other weekend work required
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Emergency Department or related specialty
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Mandatory competency in phlebotomy and IV placement
• Skills required:

  • General Emergency Department care (combined adult and pediatric)
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
  • Management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line care and management
  • Continuous IV paralytics and sedation
  • Emergency medication administration including IV vasopressors
  • Procedural sedation administration
  • Stroke (CVA) care
  • Isolation precautions

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current RN license valid in New York (Primary source verification required within 30 days of start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except birthing units and OR)
• Other certifications may be required as per unit description (e.g., NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) 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
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Competency in phlebotomy
• Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Skilled in management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with blood product administration
• Knowledgeable in central line care and management
• Ability to administer continuous intravenous paralytics and sedation
• Competent in emergency medication administration including intravenous vasopressors

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification from primary source required (transcripts/diplomas if no verification on file)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test (specific N95 models) within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required
• Facility-specific documents and attestations to be completed prior to start
• References: 2 within last 3 years (required for travel agency compliance)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Information

• Electronic Health Record system: Epic (preferred)
• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white
• Charting: Epic system
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions

This position is ideal for Emergency Room RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced environment and have the required certifications and competencies. Prior travel experience is not required.