RN House Supervisor
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Job Opportunity: House Supervisor (Registered Nurse)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Lead in-house supervisor responsible for overseeing 311+ beds including Emergency Department, Family Birth Place, Surgical Services, 14 medical-surgical units, and a 20-bed ICU.
• ICU charge nurses and providers serve as Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Code Team with supervisor support.
• Centralized staffing office with coordinators covering 80 hours/week.
• Off-shift nurse manager supports building 4 shifts per week (4p-2a).
• Shifts available: 8a-4p, 4p-12a, or 12a-8a (8-hour shifts).
• Supervisors cover Monday-Thursday 4p-8a, and Friday-Sunday plus holidays 24/7 coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient acute care experience.
• Minimum 1 year of manager experience within the last year, including House Supervisor experience.
• At least one completed travel nursing assignment.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience in code management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques.
• Experience managing narcotic diversion.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Department of Public Health (DPH), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Experience with centralized staffing coordination.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system.

Candidate Requirements

• Must live more than 75 miles from the facility (locals not accepted).
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this unit.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background checks required: 7-year criminal background check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable.
• Primary source verification of state nursing license within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days for RN license.
• Health requirements must be completed within 5 days of contract signing, including:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually).
  • Fit mask test (annual).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year).
  • Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season.
  • Snellen eye exam within 1 year.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required (for direct hire candidates).
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Work history verification required (at least 2 past employments).

Additional Information

• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed as part of onboarding.
• Some units may require fingerprinting and additional state-specific background checks.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for all RNs except those working in birthing units and OR.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required as per specialty.
• Color blindness testing required once.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts.
• Shift options: Day (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM), Evening (4:00 PM - 12:00 AM), Night (12:00 AM - 8:00 AM).

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with leadership skills in acute care settings who are ready to take on a supervisory role in a large hospital environment.