Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Utica, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Nursing
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30–7:00)
• Patient Ratio:

  • Days: 1:5–6
  • Nights: 1:6–7
• Return to Office (RTO) Policy: Only one holiday off allowed; total time off 7 days or less
• Local Radius: 75 miles

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Harassment Prevention Training
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – AHA strongly preferred (if applicable)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Required for ER staff only
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Minimum 80% score or meet Angoff score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Required if working in ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, or 7th Floor Med/Surg Unit; expires every 3 years
• Color Blind Testing – Required prior to start
• Competency Exam – Minimum 80% score or meet Angoff score

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start and updated annually (specific N95 masks required)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold) or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Sept 1 – Mar 31)
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year residence/work/school history
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (annual)
  • HHS/OIG (annual)
  • Education verification
  • Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN/LPN only)
• Professional references:

  • 2 references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
  • 1 reference for per diem non-acute care roles
• Facility-specific documents to review and sign:

  • Job description
  • Welcome packet acknowledgment
  • Omnicell form (nursing staff)
  • Pneumococcal declination form (if declining vaccine)
• Photo for badge: professional headshot, plain background, no head coverings or informal poses
• Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift (specific modules provided before start)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at a local bill rate reduced by $10 (pay details excluded)
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this role

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this Medical Surgical travel nursing position in New York.