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 Details

• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 with mixed/shared acuity levels
• Float Requirement: Yes, as census warrants
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: Minimal

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)
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line care and management
  • Phlebotomy and IV starts
  • Continuous IV paralytics and sedation
  • Emergency medication administration
  • IV vasopressors
  • Procedural sedation administration
  • Stroke (CVA) care
  • Isolation precautions

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New York
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except birthing units and OR)
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Electronic Health Record System

• Epic preferred for charting and documentation

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) with acceptable mask types; PAPR allowed if failed
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) or TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • 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)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, updated monthly
• Education verification from primary source (not required for CNA)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained internationally
• Transcript/diploma if education verification not on file
• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 past employments)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for travel agency only
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white
• Minimal return-to-origin restrictions requested
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (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 (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Central line care and management
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Continuous IV paralytics and sedation
• IV vasopressors administration
• Procedural sedation administration
• Stroke (CVA) care