Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Utica, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Nursing
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Patient Ratio:

  • Days: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
  • Nights: 1 nurse to 6-7 patients
• Local radius for commute: 75 miles
• Time off: Only one holiday allowed; total time off 7 days or less

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Training

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) strongly preferred (AHA certification required for renewals)
• BLS certification through AHA preferred
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York state requirement)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor Med/Surg Unit; expires every 3 years)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Competency exams as applicable to profession

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start and updated annually (specific approved mask types required)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold) or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccine proof, or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (September 1 - March 31)
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Documentation & Onboarding

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• Background checks including 7-year search, SS trace, county searches, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (updated annually)
• Education verification and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN staff)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Photo for badge (headshot, plain background, no head coverings)
  • Online learning modules to be completed before first shift
  • Signed job description and welcome packet acknowledgment
  • Omnicell form for nursing staff
  • Pneumococcal declination form if applicable
• 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

• Locals accepted at a local bill rate reduced by $10 (pay details excluded)
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel contract position.