Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Utica, New York

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med Surg)
• Location: Utica, New York
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio:

  • Med/Surg Days: 1:5-6
  • Med/Surg Nights: 1:6-7
• Return to Office (RTO): Only one holiday off allowed; total time off 7 days or less
• Local Radius: 75 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at a local bill rate reduced by $10

Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • New York RN license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • EPIC experience required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) strongly preferred (AHA certification preferred)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) strongly preferred (AHA certification preferred)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required for ER staff
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor Med/Surg Unit
  • NY Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (annual)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Med Surg specialty (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Competency Exam (80% passing or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, 7th Floor Med/Surg; expires every 3 years)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific N95 masks required)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted; Tspot NOT accepted)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccine proof, or history of chickenpox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season: 9/1 - 3/31)
• Pneumonia Vaccination or Declination (required)

Documentation & Onboarding

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start)
• Background Checks (7-year search, updated annually)
• Education Verification
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
• Skills Checklist (required annually)
• Facility-specific documents including:

  • Photo for badge (headshot, plain background)
  • Online learning modules (to be completed prior to first shift)
  • Job description acknowledgment
  • Omnicell form (nursing staff)
  • Welcome packet acknowledgment

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs with required certifications and licenses, ready for a 13-week travel contract in Utica, NY.