Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Utica, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Nursing
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30–7:00)
• Patient Ratio:

  • Days: 1:5–6
  • Nights: 1:6–7
• Return to Office (RTO) Policy: Only one holiday off allowed; total time off 7 days or less
• Local Radius: 75 miles (local candidates accepted at a reduced rate)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Harassment Prevention Training certificate (New York requirement)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA strongly preferred; ARC accepted initially but must update to AHA)
• BLS (AHA strongly preferred; ARC accepted initially but must update to AHA)
• PALS (AHA strongly preferred; ARC accepted initially but must update to AHA)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor Med/Surg Unit; expires every 3 years)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Competency Exam (minimum passing score 80% or higher if Angoff score is elevated)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start and updated annually (specific approved masks; OSHA facial hair standards apply)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (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 documented chickenpox history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Sept 1 – Mar 31)
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Emergency contact form (required prior to start)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year residence/work/school history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (annual)
  • HHS/OIG (annual)
  • Education verification
  • Florida Education Audit Confirmation (RN/LPN only)
• Professional references:

  • 2 references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 reference for per diem non-acute care
• Facility-specific documents to review and sign:

  • Job description
  • Welcome packet acknowledgment
  • Omnicell form (nursing staff)
  • Pneumococcal declination form (if declining vaccine)
• Photo for badge (headshot, plain background, no head coverings or inappropriate gestures)
• Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift (specific modules provided before start)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be able to work night shifts as specified.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted but at a reduced rate.
• Return to office time off is limited to one holiday and a total of 7 days or less.

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