Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Utica, New York

Position 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
• Local Radius: 75 miles
• Return to Office (RTO): Only one holiday allowed; total time off 7 days or less

Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • New York RN license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) strongly preferred
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) strongly 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
• Skills:

  • EPIC electronic medical record experience required
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor Med/Surg Unit (expires every 3 years)
  • Color Blind Testing prior to start
  • Competency exams as applicable to profession
• Health & Safety:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific mask types required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon Gold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Sept 1 - Mar 31)
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination required
• Background Checks:

  • Standard background check including 7-year search of locations lived/worked/schooled
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks annually
  • Education verification required
  • Florida Education Audit Confirmation for RN/LPN staff
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care roles
• Additional Facility Requirements:

  • Review and sign facility-specific job description and welcome packet
  • Submit appropriate photo for badge (headshot, plain background, no head coverings)
  • Complete online learning modules prior to first shift
  • Sign Omnicell form (nursing staff)
  • Pneumococcal declination form if declining vaccine

Notes

• Locals accepted at a local bill rate $10 less than standard bill rate
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all relevant clinical, licensure, certification, competency, health, and compliance requirements for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in Utica, NY.