Licensed Practical Nurse – Medical Surgical
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (4x10 hours)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Available to work every other holiday, if needed

Job Overview

• Work in a discharge lounge setting with medical-surgical patients including COPD exacerbation, infections, failure to thrive, and social issues.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5-6 during day shifts.
• Floating within skillset may be required.
• Uniform colors: navy blue and white combinations.
• Charting system: EPIC experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in New York (NY is not a compact state).
• Minimum of 2 years LPN / LVN experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Experience with EPIC charting system.
• Valid Driver's License.

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Vital signs, pain assessment, intake/output monitoring, isolation precautions, physical restraints, specimen labeling.
• Oxygen administration via nasal cannula, feeding tube management, telemetry monitoring, 12-lead EKG.
• Medication administration: oral, IM, SQ, NG/G-tube, ear and eye drops.
• IV therapy with pumps, blood glucose monitoring.
• Basic wound care including simple dressings and JP/Hemovac drains.
• Bathing, mouth care, Foley catheter insertion (male/female), clean catch urine collection.
• Communicate status changes to RN/MD.
• Experience in medical-surgical and telemetry care settings.

Scheduling Details

• Must work Thursday and Friday; other days negotiable.
• Submit time-off and special scheduling requests upon application.
• Facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week contract without penalty.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, and education verification from primary source.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and updated monthly.
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable.
• Education verification required (not applicable for CNA).
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for LPN license within 30 days of start.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required.
• Color blindness testing required once.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required.
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and parking pass form.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season.
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Employment application and skills checklist required annually.
• Work history verification required (minimum two past employments).
• References required for travel agency compliance (2 references within 3 years).
• Fingerprinting and additional background checks may be required for certain units (mental health, behavioral health, home health aide, long-term care).

Facility Highlights

• Acute care teaching hospital with 528 beds.
• Magnet-recognized facility and Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center.
• Specialized services include heart institute, cancer institute, neuroscience, pediatric emergency, birthing center, and advanced surgical programs.

This position is suitable for LPNs with recent acute care experience seeking a travel contract in a reputable acute care hospital setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.