ICU Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Registered Nurse (ICU Nights) - Saratoga Springs, NY

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU Nights)
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• ICU night shifts
• Must be able to work through the holidays and work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Able to float within skill set at manager's discretion
• Patient ratio: 1:2-3
• Local rule: Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from Saratoga Springs (specific counties excluded)

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of current ICU experience
• New York RN license in hand
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Must be able to read cardiac rhythms and pass a hospital proctored test with:

  • 80% accuracy in rhythm identification

  • 100% accuracy in identifying critical rhythms
• Epic charting experience required
• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required
• Must pass advanced EKG/ECG testing within 72 hours of contract signing (90% passing score, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable

Important Notes

• Housing is expensive in the fall; candidates should review housing options before signing
• Candidates must comply with local residency restrictions (cannot reside in certain counties within 50 miles)
• Must be willing to complete required training and testing as part of orientation and ongoing compliance

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year search (SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (annual)
  • State-specific registry searches as applicable
• Certifications:

  • ACLS, BLS, PALS (preferred)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Pass/fail EKG/ECG testing and medication competency exams
• Mandatory trainings:

  • Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (NY State requirement)
  • Facility-specific assessments (lift assessment, ECG study guide review)
• Health requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD required)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
  • Flu vaccine or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
  • COVID-19 vaccinations preferred but not mandated
  • Fit mask testing (N95 OSHA questionnaire and fit test)
  • Color blindness test (Ishihara test)
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care (not required for non-clinical roles)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of virtual general orientation and clinical testing modules prior to start date
• Facility requires passing scores on competency exams and may offer remediation and retesting opportunities (up to 3 attempts for EKG test)
• Must complete all Healthstream modules by the Wednesday before start date

This position requires a highly skilled ICU nurse with strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills, flexibility to work holidays, and compliance with strict credentialing and health requirements.