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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of experience in specialty areas including General OR, Gastric bypass, Vascular, Neuro, GYN/Urology, Thoracic, Ortho-total joint and trauma, and more. This role requires a diverse skill set across multiple surgical and procedural areas.

Required Certifications & Skills

Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as required
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as required
- NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except birthing units & OR)
- Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
- State License Verification (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
- NURSYS Verification (for RN) within 30 days of start
Skills:
Extensive experience with surgical procedures including but not limited to:
- Laparoscopic assisted cases, Gastric bypass, Sleeve, Lap band
- Vascular surgeries such as Aortic Aneurysm repair, Carotid angioplasty, Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
- Thoracic surgeries including Lung resection, Thoracotomy, VATS
- Neuro procedures including Craniotomy, VP shunt insertion, Laminectomy/discectomy, Spinal Fusion
- Ortho/Spine surgeries including Total joint replacement, Arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction
- Gynecological and Urological procedures
- Code response, Fire Safety, Latex Allergy management
- Administration of blood & blood products, Infection control, Radiation and Laser Safety
- Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure, Urinary bladder catheterization
Preferred: EPIC experience

Work Details

Call Required: Yes
Block Schedule: May try to accommodate but not guaranteed
Locals Accepted: No (within 75 miles)
Pending License Accepted: No
Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: Minimal
First Time Traveler: Not accepted

Experience Requirements

Minimum 3 years of specialty experience as a Registered Nurse
Prior travel experience: Not required

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract, including but not limited to:

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

Background & Verification Requirements

Government Issued Photo ID required
7 Year Criminal Background Check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
Education verification from primary source (no hard copies)
Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
Transcript/Diploma if no education verification on file
Employment verification of at least 2 past employments
References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates
Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

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 (for certain units)
Sex Offender Registry Search within 30 days of start
NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start, run monthly

Additional Notes

Scrubs color: Teal
Diverse unit experience needed across multiple specialties
This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with a broad surgical and procedural skill set looking for a travel contract in Rochester, NY.