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NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 8 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Weekend Schedule: Rotating weekends
Floating: Some floating to Post Partum for baby care

Job Description

Level 2 NICU unit focused on babies 33 weeks gestation and above, aligned more with Women's Health services than critical care.
Must be able to perform baby catching in the OR during C-section cases.
Charting experience with EPIC is required.
Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility (no locals).
First-time travel nurses are accepted.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New York
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (1 year of experience)
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Ability to baby catch in OR for C-section cases
Experience with Epic

Health and Compliance Requirements

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

Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually)
Fit mask test within 1 year (Halyard duckbill 1870+1860 Regular or 1860 Small)
Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 1 year or TB questionnaire if applicable
Immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
- Varicella
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background and Verification Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required.
7-year criminal background check including felony checks, SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification from primary source.
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and updated monthly.
Foreign equivalency education evaluation if education was obtained internationally.
Transcript/diploma or education verification required if no prior verification on file.
Employment application and work history verification (at least 2 past employments verified).
References required for travel agency submission (2 references within 3 years).
State-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter.

Facility-Specific Requirements

Photo for badge: clear, passport-style with solid background.
Completion of facility-specific pre-employment compliance attestations and new hire forms.
Parking pass form required for orientation.

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
Floating to Post Partum for baby care duties is expected.
Must be able to baby catch in OR for C-section deliveries.

This position is ideal for NICU RNs with Level 2 experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a specialized neonatal unit and have the required certifications and licensure for New York State.