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Registered Nurse - MedSurg Step-Down Unit (MSDU)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 4x12 hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles

Unit Description

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a critical care step-down unit with 26 beds
Provides care for adult acute care patients requiring more specialized care than general med-surg units
Patients have continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring
Care includes airway management, acute BIPAP support, arterial and central lines, titrated IV infusions
Patient ratio: 1:5 to 1:7
Multidisciplinary team approach with emphasis on vigilance and compassionate care

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New York
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year MedSurg/step-down (MSDU/IMCU) RN experience, including recent PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience within the last year
Certifications:
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- PALS issued by American Heart Association
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Tech Cert Verification - National
Skills:
- Cardiac monitoring skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Respiratory skills including non-invasive airway management
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete the following within 5 days of contract signing:

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

Background and Verification

7-year criminal background check (including felony, sex offender, education verification) required within 3 months of start
Employment verification of at least 2 past employments required
Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
Additional state-specific checks as required by New York regulations

Additional Notes

Candidates must be able to work nights and handle a patient load of 1:5 to 1:7
First-time travel nurses are welcome
Must be local or within a 75-mile radius of the facility
Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized step-down critical care environment with a supportive team and a focus on advanced med-surg nursing skills.