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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - New York

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

Shift Details

Shift: 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM
Weekend Coverage: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Days: 1:6
- Nights: 1:7
- Weekends: 1:8

Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse
No acceptance of first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
Local candidates must live more than 50 miles away

Unit & Patient Population

Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Common Patient Diagnoses:
- COPD
- Pneumonia
- Non-specific abdominal pain
- Cellulitis
- Chest pain (rule out)

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Skills & Competencies

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing skills
Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
Blood product administration
Central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care/management
Starting and maintaining IVs
Care for patients with:
- Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
- Seizure disorders
- Substance withdrawal
Management of BiPAP/CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
Oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
Isolation precautions and proper use of PPE

Technology

Epic electronic health record system experience required

Uniform

Any nursing uniform color allowed

Required Documentation & Compliance

Government-issued photo ID
7-year criminal background check including all aliases
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
Education verification from registrar’s office (transcripts/diplomas not accepted)
State nursing license verification (New York)
NURSYS verification for RN license
Harassment prevention training certificate (annual requirement)
Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)
Completion of patient confidentiality, sexual harassment prevention, patient experience training, and other facility-specific policy reviews prior to start
Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
Fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (PAPR education if fit test failed)
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years (TD not accepted)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
Required immunizations or proof of immunity for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
Drug screening within 30 days of start (specific panel required)
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start
References: 2 professional references required
Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
7-year work history verification

Important Notes

Must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract (if booked within 30 days of start)
Strict compliance with expiration dates on health documents; renewal required prior to expiration during contract to avoid removal from assignment
Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in New York
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Experience using Rapid Response and Code teams
Skilled in central line and PICC line care and management
Experience managing seizure disorders
Competent in BiPAP/CPAP management and maintenance
Skilled in High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) use
Proficient in non-invasive airway management
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience seeking a night shift role in a medical-surgical/telemetry setting with a variety of patient diagnoses and advanced nursing skills.