Travel Long Term Care (LTC) LPN / LVN
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Surgical

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday Requirement: Available to work every other holiday, if needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in New York
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of 1 year of Long Term Care experience within the last year
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Clinical Skills

• Vital signs, pain assessment, intake/output monitoring
• Isolation precautions, physical restraints, specimen labeling
• Oxygen administration via nasal cannula
• Feeding tube management
• Telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG
• Medication administration (oral, IM, SQ, NG/G-tube, ear and eye drops)
• IV therapy with pumps
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Basic wound care (simple dressings, JP/Hemovac drains)
• Bathing and mouth care
• Foley catheter insertion (male/female)
• Clean catch urine collection
• Communication of status changes to RN/MD
• Experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry care setting

Unit Details and Floating

• Patient population includes medical patients with COPD exacerbation, infections, failure to thrive, and social issues
• Nurse-to-patient ratio during day shifts: 1:5-6
• Floating within skillset required
• Uniform: Navy blue and white scrub colors

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start (including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source required (not applicable for CNA)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 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

• Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blindness testing required once
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Employment application and work history verification required
• References required for travel agency candidates (2 references within 3 years)

Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted with adjusted pay rate (not included here)
• Call-off policy allows up to three canceled shifts during the contract without penalty
• Must submit time-off and special scheduling requests at time of application

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Magnet-recognized, acute care teaching hospital with specialized services and advanced stroke and surgical programs.