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Registered Nurse (MSDU RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: 4x12 hour night shifts
Weekend: Every other weekend
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in MedSurg (Medical-Surgical)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles

Specialty Requirements

Must have a New York RN license in hand (no exceptions)
Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7 on MedSurg unit
Experience with arterial lines or vasopressor titration required
Must have EPIC charting experience
BLS certification required
Additional certifications as required by unit (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) may be necessary

Clinical Skills & Competencies

Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:
- Peripheral line care and management
Respiratory Care:
- Nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
- Non-invasive airway management (e.g., BIPAP support)
Professional Skills:
- Isolation precautions
Care for adult acute care patients requiring specialized care beyond general MedSurg
Experience with continuous pulse oximetry and telemetry monitoring
Care for patients with arterial lines, central lines, and titrated medicated IV infusions

Unit Description

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - critical care step-down unit
26 beds
Patient population includes transfers from ED, PACU, ICU, and MedSurg floors
Provides evidence-based, multidisciplinary care

Required Certifications & Documents

Licenses: NY RN license (primary source verification within 30 days of start)
Certifications:
- BLS (AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted)
- ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM as required by unit
Background Checks:
- 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
Education Verification: Required from primary source; foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
Health Requirements: Must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of contract signing, including:
- Physical exam (within 1 year)
- Fit mask test (annual)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
- Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
- Drug screening within 30 days of start
- Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
- Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
- COVID vaccination preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

Clear, passport-style photo for badge
Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required by profession
Skills checklist required annually
Work history verification (minimum 2 past employments)
References required for agency direct hires (2 references within 3 years)

Facility Type

Tertiary Care Hospital
Total staffed beds: 528
Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized intermediate care unit with a focus on critical care step-down patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions. The role demands strong clinical skills, relevant certifications, and the ability to work night shifts with a defined patient ratio.