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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float RN)

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

Job Details

Start Date: January 27, 2026
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00) with optional 4x12 shifts upon approval
Specialty: MS/Tele Float RN
Floating: Required (this is an overhire float unit)
First Time Travelers: Accepted
Local Candidates: Must live more than 75 miles from the facility
Charting System: EPIC experience required

Licensure & Certifications

New York RN License: Must have license in hand before start
BLS: Required (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted)
Additional Certifications (as required by unit):
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
- NIH Stroke Certification
State License Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start
NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start for RN

Experience Requirements

Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years (default for travel RN roles)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first time travelers accepted)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
SSN Trace, National Criminal, National Sex Offender checks
Education verification from primary source (hard copies not accepted)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
Transcript/Diploma if education verification is not on file
Employment verification of at least 2 past employments (Aya direct candidates)

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually)
Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
TB questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
Immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
- Varicella
Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (required during flu season)
Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required
Clear, passport-style photo for badge
Completion of facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start
Annual skills checklist and competency exams as required by specialty
Color blindness testing required for all candidates (not annual)

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

NYS Nurse Aide Registry check within 3 months of start (for certain care units)
Fingerprinting and disciplinary action search may be required for Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, and LTC units
Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days of start
NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter

This position is ideal for RNs with MS/Tele experience who are comfortable floating and have EPIC charting skills. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.