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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MedSurg Step-Down Unit

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

Job Details

Specialty: Medical-Surgical (MSDU) Registered Nurse
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
Patient Ratio: Able to manage 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio on MedSurg unit
First Time Traveler: Accepted
Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles of the facility
Charting System: Must have experience with EPIC electronic health records

Unit Description

26-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a critical care step-down unit
Patient population includes adult acute care patients requiring specialized care beyond general MedSurg
Continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring for all patients
Care includes airway management, acute BIPAP support, arterial and central lines, and titrated IV medication infusions
Team approach with vigilance and compassionate care

Required Certifications

New York State RN License (must have license in hand before start)
BLS (Basic Life Support)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit
Other certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

Cardiac monitoring and emergency response: interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response/code teams
IV therapy and phlebotomy: peripheral line care and management
Respiratory care: nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management
Adherence to isolation precautions and infection control protocols

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New York
Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
MedSurg nursing experience
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Experience with EPIC electronic health records
Tech Cert Verification - National
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
State License 1 Verification
NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Health and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete the following within 5 days of contract signing and maintain as required:

Physical exam (within 1 year)
Fit mask testing (annual)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
Drug screening (within 30 days of start)
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
COVID vaccination preferred but not required

Background and Verification

7-year criminal background check including felony checks
Education verification from primary source
Employment history verification (minimum 2 past employments)
Required state-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list

Additional Notes

Candidates must have government-issued photo ID
Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required
Photo for badge required
References required for some candidates (2 references within 3 years)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with MedSurg experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in a critical care step-down setting with night shifts. Prior travel experience is not required.