Travel ER Registered Nurse
Plattsburgh, New York
The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Plattsburgh, New York
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER RN)
Contract Length: 21 weeks

Assignment Details

• Start Date: Must start by January 12
• Duration: 16-32 weeks (contract length specified as 21 weeks)
• Schedule: Minimum every other weekend or adjusted to unit needs
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, New Year's Day/Eve)
• No on-call required
• No block schedules allowed
• Orientation: Bi-weekly on Mondays
• Public transportation is not accessible; reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

Requirements

• Prior travel experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year specialty experience in ER
• Current New York RN license or proof of application (NY licensing takes 6-8 weeks)
• Certifications (must be AHA and current):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - must be active or proof of class prior to start
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) - required prior to start
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years (non-negotiable)

Compliance & Documentation

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification as required
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification for the past 2 years
• Two professional references from assignments within the last 3 years
• Drug testing within 12 months (required for NY facilities)
• Physical exam within 12 months (required for NY facilities)
• N95 Fit Test prior to start and updated annually (acceptable masks include 3M Aura 1870+, 3M Aura 9205+, ENVO, Honeywell International, Prestige Ameritec Small/Regular)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or titer
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray if positive TB
  • Annual TB questionnaire if positive TB
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or exemption documentation (seasonal requirement)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination (required for NY facilities)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of EPIC and Cornerstone training modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours, non-billable)
• Photo for badge (passport style, plain light background, no logos/hats/sunglasses/filters) due 2 weeks prior to start
• Review of dress code and telephone usage policies prior to start
• Completion of auto registration form within 48 hours of signed contract
• COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work (if required) including mask-wearing and social distancing
• Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry consent form (for Vermont placements)
• New York Staff Exclusion List and Central Registry checks (for NY placements)
• Completion of emergency contact form, workday information attestation, and other facility-specific documents as required

Additional Notes

• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
• Complete and accurate work history including bed count, EMR, and facility type is required for submission
• Reliable transportation is essential due to lack of public transit
• Seasonal tire requirements for vehicle November-April

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses with recent Epic experience and required certifications, who are comfortable with travel assignments and meeting specific holiday and scheduling requirements.