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

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 8 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends
Floating: Some floating to Post Partum for baby care

Job Description

• Level 2 NICU unit focused on babies 33 weeks gestation and above, aligned more with Women's Health than critical care.
• Must be able to perform baby catching in the OR during C-section cases.
• Charting experience with EPIC is required.
• Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility (no local hires).
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Health and Compliance Requirements

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

• 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 in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations or positive titers 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)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Snellen eye exam (within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background and Verification Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required (e.g., driver’s license or state ID).
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification from primary source required (transcripts/diplomas if no verification on file).
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation required if education was obtained internationally.
• Employment application and work history verification required.
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for direct hire candidates.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• State-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list required within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background) required.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance attestations and new hire forms required.
• Parking pass form required for orientation.

Additional Notes

• Floating to Post Partum for baby care duties expected.
• This position is not for local candidates; must reside more than 75 miles away.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

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