Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Plattsburgh, New York
The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LTC)

Location: Plattsburgh, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit & Facility Information

• Unit: Skilled Nursing Unit (LTC/SNF)
• Unit Beds: 34
• Setting: Long-term care unit situated within an acute care hospital
• Trauma Level: 2
• Teaching Facility: No
• Patient Population: Varied diagnoses, age range 45-99+
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 7/7/17
• Ancillary Assistance: CNA/PCT available
• Documentation System: Sigmacare and Epic
• Medication System: Sigmacare
• Shift Hours: 8-hour shifts, schedule as requested
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Floating: Required (to acute hospital as sitter if needed)
• Charge Nurse: Not required

Job Description

• RN for LTC/SNF unit
• Floating required but no call
• Must work 8-hour shifts
• Schedule adjusted to meet unit and patient care needs
• No block schedules
• Orientation: 2-3 days, bi-weekly on Mondays
• Patient care modality: Long-term care / Skilled nursing facility
• Basic LTC equipment; no respiratory or anesthesia support on unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care (LTC) nursing experience
• LTC nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in Post Acute care settings
• Experience in Rehabilitation settings

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation: 2-3 days, bi-weekly on Mondays
• Scheduling system: Smart Square with staffing resource center
• No block schedules
• Weekend requirement: Minimum every other weekend or adjusted schedule
• Call: None
• Shift length: 8 hours

Additional Requirements & Information

• Reliable personal transportation required (no public transportation available)
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires November through April
• Dress code: Nursing scrubs (navy or white for aides), minimal jewelry, groomed hair/beard, nail polish per dress code
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Background checks, education verification, and various health documents required (see below)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Check within 30 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education Verification (based on job requirements)
• Drug Testing within last 12 months (required for NY facilities)
• Physical Exam within 12 months (required for VT facilities, recommended for NY)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or titer
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination (required for NY facilities)
• N95 Fit Test prior to assignment and annually (acceptable mask types specified)
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination
• Flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• References: 2 professional references from assignments within last 3 years
• Skills Checklist within 12 months
• Work History Verification: 2 years of most recent clinical work history
• Various facility-specific forms and attestations (e.g., abuse registry consent, emergency contact, dress code policy review)

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in a 34-bed skilled nursing unit within an acute care hospital in Plattsburgh, NY. The role requires at least 1 year of LTC/SNF nursing experience, a valid NY RN license (or proof of application), and standard certifications including BLS and ACLS. Floating to acute care as a sitter may be required, but no call responsibilities. Reliable transportation is essential due to lack of public transit. The contract length is approximately 16 weeks with 8-hour shifts and a minimum of every other weekend worked.

Note: Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.