IMCU Step-Down Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Utica, New York
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - 5th Floor
• Patient Ratio: Typically 4:1, may be 5:1 depending on acuity
• Required Skills/Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
  • Experience with drips including neo up to 100, precedex, and insulin at IMCU level of care
• Required Certifications and Licenses:

  • New York RN License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Epic electronic health record experience required
• Other Requirements:

  • Return to Office (RTO) within 7 days or less, with only 1 holiday allowed off

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year residence/work/school history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM verification (annual)
  • HHS/OIG verification (annual)
  • Education Verification
• Certifications:

  • ACLS and BLS (AHA strongly preferred)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (valid for 2 years)
  • Harassment Prevention Training (New York state requirement)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor M/S Unit; expires every 3 years)
  • Color Blind Testing (one-time)
  • NY Harassment Prevention Training (annual)
• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Photo for badge (headshot, plain background)
  • Job Description acknowledgment
  • Welcome Packet acknowledgment
  • Omnicell Form (signed by nursing staff)
  • Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit Mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific mask types required)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon Gold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Immunizations or positive titers for:

    • Rubeola (Measles)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
    • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
  • 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
  • Pneumonia Vaccination or Declination
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care roles

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Local candidates may be accepted under a local billing rate.
• The position requires proficiency with Epic electronic health records.
• The role demands the ability to manage critical drips and medications typical of an IMCU setting.
• Return to work within 7 days or less is expected, with limited holiday time off.

This opportunity is suitable for experienced RNs with at least 2 years of clinical experience, strong critical care skills, and required certifications, looking for a travel contract in New York.