Operating Room Registered Nurse
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Reserved for return traveler

Experience Requirements

• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience expected (no prior travel experience explicitly required).

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • State License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification (RN) within 30 days of start

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable)
  • PALS (as required by unit)
  • NRP (as required by unit)
  • TNCC (as required by unit)
  • EFM (as required by unit)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except birthing units & OR; updated annually)
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Tech Cert Verification (if applicable within 30 days of start)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7 Year Criminal Background Check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• HHS/OIG check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education Verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees accepted)
• Foreign Equivalency Education Evaluation if education obtained internationally (CGFNS full report, WES, or EEE acceptable)
• Transcript/Diploma if no education verification on file

Health & Immunization Requirements

Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing contract:

• Physical Exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit Mask test (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year) or TB Questionnaire annually
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (Surface AB positive titer, completed series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing within 30 days of start (if booked within 30 days)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or signed declination during flu season (documentation deadline: 12/3)
• Eye Exam (Snellen) within 1 year (not required annually)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as required by profession)
• Color Blind Testing (required once, not annually)
• Competency Exam (as required by profession/specialty)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Facility-specific modules and attestations to be completed prior to start
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for Aya candidates only
• Employment Application required
• Skills Checklist required annually
• Work History Verification: At least 2 past employments verified (Aya Direct candidates)

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry (within 3 months of start for certain units)
• NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results (for specific units)
• Disciplinary Action Search Results (for specific units)
• Sex Offender Registry Search (within 30 days of start)
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check (within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter)

Additional Notes

• Government Issued Photo ID required
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with current certifications and licensure, ready for a 13-week travel assignment in Rochester, NY.