Shifts: Day (3x12 hours, 7:00 to 19:00) or Night (3x12 hours, 19:00 to 7:00)
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Accepted patterns: 4x12s or 3x12s
Block schedule: Scheduled in 6-week blocks, which can vary with census and staffing needs
Day/night switching: Generally avoided within the same week. The only exception is orientation, when a traveler may work a day shift followed by a night shift to complete hours.
Weekends: Every other weekend required
On-call: Not required
Open to accommodating block schedule: No
Guaranteed hours: Yes
Return-to-office restrictions: Stays longer than 7 days require approval
Assignment Details
Ratio: Average 1:2 to 1:4
Float: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
First-time travelers: Accepted, with considerable NNICU experience
Pending license: Accepted, but must be active before the start date
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Connecticut
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience (2 years)
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
IV insertion skills
Experience with central line management
Experience with OG/NG feeds
Experience with phlebotomy skills
Onboarding and Compliance Requirements
Background: 7-year criminal background check within 12 months of start, updated annually. Also required: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, and education verification of the highest level completed (accredited schools only; diplomas are not accepted).
Identity: Driver's license or state ID with photo matching legal name on the first day
Work history: 7-year work history with no gaps longer than 90 days, verified for the last 7 years
References: 2 professional references within 3 years of start
Skills checklist: Completed within 12 months of start
Physical exam: Within 12 months of start
Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, listing all 10 panels
TB: Negative T-Spot or QGold within 6 months of start, or 2 negative PPDs within 12 months. A TB questionnaire is required annually.
Immunizations: Proof of measles, mumps, and rubella immunity (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines), varicella immunity, and hepatitis B immunity (positive titer, proof of 3-dose series, or declination within 1 year of start). Tdap is highly preferred, and a declination is acceptable. Seasonal flu vaccine or exemption is required during flu season (09/01 to 03/31), and declinations are not allowed.
Respirator fit test: Within 12 months of start, updated annually. Candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
Required modules: Facility orientation and training modules, including patient transportation with oxygen, CLABSI prevention, preventing pressure injuries, Baxter pump, bedside rounding, and blood administration (annual update), each with an attestation
Employer
Access Healthcare
4.4rating(22 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
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Jonathan Ward E
Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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Wages may be competitive but should be considered in relation to the cost of living.
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