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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Rehab)

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

Job Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse
Unit: Acute Rehab Hospital
Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, Brain injury, Spinal cord injuries
Special Equipment: Hoyer Lift, Sit to stand lift
Skills Required: Acute Rehab, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Electronic Health Record: EPIC preferred
Float Required: Yes, float to MS (Medical-Surgical)
Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Days: 1:5
- Nights: 1:12
Block Scheduling: Will try to accommodate but not guaranteed
Locals Accepted: No (local radius rule: 75 miles)
Pending License Accepted: No
Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 1 week RTO allowed in a contract
Unit Accepts 1st Time Travelers: Yes

Experience Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 1 year in specialty (Registered Nurse)
Prior Travel Experience Required: No

Certifications Required

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable, as required by unit
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required by unit
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required by unit
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required by unit
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as required by unit
NIH Stroke Certification - required for all RNs except birthing units & OR; to be updated annually
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
State License Verification (Primary Source) within 30 days of start
NURSYS Verification (RN) within 30 days of start
Tech Cert Verification (if applicable) within 30 days of start

Competencies

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as required)
Color Blind Testing (required once)
Competency Exam (as required by profession/specialty)

Health & Compliance Requirements

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

Physical Exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
Fit Mask (N95) testing within 1 year, with acceptable alternatives if failed
Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
TB Questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
Immunizations or titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
Drug Testing (within 30 days of start)
Seasonal Flu Vaccination or signed declination (during flu season)
Eye Exam (Snellen, within 1 year)
COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Documentation

Government Issued Photo ID required
7 Year Criminal Background Check within 3 months of start (including felony checks)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
Foreign Equivalency Education Evaluation if applicable
Transcript/Diploma if no education verification on file
Education Verification from primary or 3rd party source (no hard copies accepted)
References: 2 references within 3 years (required for Aya candidates only)
Employment Application required
Skills Checklist (annual)
Work History Verification: at least 2 past employments verified

State Specific Requirements (New York)

NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable) within 3 months of start
NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results (for certain units)
Disciplinary Action Search Results (for certain units)
Sex Offender Registry Search (within 30 days of start)
NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start, run monthly

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in acute rehab settings, comfortable with float assignments, and able to meet comprehensive certification, health, and background requirements. First-time travelers are welcome.