Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Medical Surgical unit.
• Must be willing to float to other units as needed at manager’s discretion based on skillset.
• No local candidates allowed within a 50-mile radius (specific counties excluded).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum 2 years of acute hospital nursing experience, including at least 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience.
• Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification required for Labor and Delivery RNs.
• Successful completion of an advanced EKG/ECG competency exam within 72 hours of contract signing (90% passing score required, 100% on lethal rhythms).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color Blind Testing preferred.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for certain units; may be assigned during orientation if not on file.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold) within 1 year; chest X-ray if prior positive PPD.
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start; must be negative.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start.
• Fit testing for N95 mask (3M 1870) required; quantitative test only accepted if done externally.
• Ishihara color deficiency test required prior to start.
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training as required by New York State.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID).
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions (updated annually).
• Facility-specific documents such as photo for badge, lift assessment (typically 25 lbs), and various health questionnaires/forms to be completed during occupational health appointment or orientation.
• Completion of virtual general orientation and clinical testing modules prior to start date.
• Professional references: 2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care (within 2 years).

Notes

• Candidates must reside outside the specified local counties to be eligible.
• The facility enforces strict testing and competency requirements, including multiple attempts allowed for EKG exam with remediation support.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require prior approval and mask-wearing in patient-facing areas if granted.

This position is ideal for experienced acute care RNs with prior travel nursing experience seeking a Medical Surgical assignment in New York.