Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Utica, New York

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg, 8th Floor)
• Location: Utica, New York
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit Details:

  • 8 East: Oncology, Hematology, Endocrinology
  • 8 West: ENT, Dermatology, GI General
• Shift Requirements: Must work a Day or Evening shift for 2 of 3 major holidays
• Patient Ratios:

  • Med/Surg days: 1:5-6
  • Med/Surg nights: 1:6-7
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1.5 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Licenses & Certifications

• Required:

  • New York RN License (in hand)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • EPIC experience required
• Preferred:

  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional Certifications (Aya contract standards):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA strongly preferred
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA strongly preferred
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER staff
• Harassment Prevention Training: New York state required annually

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing or meet Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor Med/Surg; expires every 3 years)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific N95 masks required)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted; Tspot not accepted)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Sept 1 - Mar 31)
• Pneumonia Vaccination or Declination required

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to return to work in approximately 7 days (RTO)
• Local radius: 75 miles
• Locals accepted at a reduced rate (not relevant for healthcare workers)
• Required to complete facility-specific online modules prior to first shift
• Must review and sign facility-specific job description and welcome packet
• Photo for badge required (headshot, plain background, no head coverings)
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• Background checks and education verifications required (standard 7-year search, annual updates)

References & History

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care positions (within 3 years)
• Skills checklist required annually

This position is suitable for Registered Nurses with at least 1.5 years of Med Surg experience, EPIC proficiency, and required certifications, looking for a 13-week travel contract in Utica, NY.