RN House Supervisor
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Job Opportunity: House Supervisor (Registered Nurse)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for leadership of a large inpatient facility with 311+ beds, including Emergency Department, Family Birthplace, Surgical Services, 14 medical-surgical units, and a 20-bed ICU.
• Acts as the house supervisor overseeing nursing care across all units organizationally.
• Collaborates with ICU charge nurses and providers who serve as Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Code Team.
• Utilizes centralized staffing office with staffing coordinators covering 80 hours/week.
• Supports off-shift nurse manager working 4p-2a, 4 shifts per week.
• Shifts available: 8a-4p, 4p-12a, or 12a-8a (8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week).
• Uniform: Navy blue or white scrubs combo required.
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required.
• No acceptance of first-time travelers; candidates must have prior travel experience.
• Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility (no local hires).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum 1 year of manager experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Prior House Supervisor experience.
• 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 contract signing:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually).
• Fit mask test (annual, acceptable mask types specified).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year).
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive, 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 and Verification Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start (including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, updated monthly.
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable.
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees).
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start.
• Employment application and work history verification (at least 2 past employments).
• References (2 within 3 years) required for direct hire candidates.
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted.
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility location.
• The role involves managing multiple units and requires strong leadership and clinical expertise.
• Shift coverage includes weekdays and weekends, with supervisors covering extended hours and holidays.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with leadership skills in acute care settings who have prior travel contract experience and are seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Rochester, NY.