Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Utica, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Medical Surgical (Med Surg)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:5-6
  • Nights: 1:6-7
• Return to Office (RTO): Only one holiday off; total time off 7 days or less
• Local Radius: 75 miles
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid New York RN license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical specialty
• BLS certification
• EPIC electronic health record experience

Certifications (must be current)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA strongly preferred
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA strongly preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA strongly preferred (if applicable)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER staff only
• NY Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (annual)

Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor Med/Surg Unit; expires every 3 years)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Other competency exams as applicable to profession

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon Gold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year search, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (annual)
• Education verification
• Professional references:

  • 2 references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care
  • 1 reference for per diem non-acute care
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments (e.g., photo for badge, job description, welcome packet)
• Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is interpreted as 13 weeks based on the value provided.
• Specialty years of experience required is 2 years as stated.