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

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Emergency Room Registered Nurse role covering combined adult and pediatric patients
• Patient-to-nurse ratio approximately 1:5 with mixed/shared acuity levels
• Float required as census dictates
• Every other weekend work required
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this position

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, with Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Competency with phlebotomy
• Certifications required:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• Blood product administration
• Central line care and management
• Administration of continuous intravenous paralytics and sedation
• Administration of intravenous vasopressors
• Procedural sedation administration

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, updated monthly
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) certification within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire if applicable
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer or completed series)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references within the last 3 years (required for travel agency compliance)
• Employment application and verification of at least two past employments
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as required by specialty
• Color blindness testing (one-time)
• Mandatory orientation safety manual acknowledgement

Work Environment & Attire

• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white
• Charting system: Epic

Notes

• Minimal return-to-office restrictions
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced emergency department with a diverse patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.