ICU Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Registered Nurse (ICU Nights) - Saratoga Springs, NY

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• ICU night shifts (4x12 hour shifts)
• Must be able to work through holidays and work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Able to float within skill set at manager's discretion
• Patient ratio: 1:2-3
• Local rule: Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from Saratoga Springs (specific counties excluded)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of current ICU experience (highest required years of experience)
• New York RN license in hand
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certifications required
• Must be able to read cardiac rhythms and pass a hospital proctored rhythm identification test with >80% accuracy overall and 100% accuracy on critical rhythms
• Experience with Epic charting system
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required

Certifications & Testing Requirements

• ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• BLS (preferably AHA or American Red Cross)
• NIH Stroke Certification (assigned if not on file)
• EKG/ECG Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Must pass advanced EKG/ECG test within 72 hours of signing contract with a minimum 90% score and 100% on lethal rhythms
  • Up to 3 attempts allowed with remediation and retesting process
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• PALS preferred (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification required for Labor & Delivery RNs
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (New York State requirement)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (onsite physical required with specific forms)
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold test within 1 year (Tspot not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (LabCorp required for travel)
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by December 5th, 2024
• N95 fit test (quantitative test only accepted for 3M 1870 mask)
• Color blindness test (Ishihara’s test) required prior to start

Additional Information

• Housing is expensive in the fall; candidates are encouraged to review housing options before signing
• Must provide 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles (within 2 years)
• Various facility-specific documents and assessments required, including photo for badge, lift assessment, and HealthStream orientation modules

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs licensed in New York who are comfortable with night shifts, holiday work, and advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation.