Staffing Alliance
Caring for Our Communities
The Albany Med Health System Staffing Alliance provides staffing support for the System's four member hospitals in upstate New York: Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, and Saratoga Hospital. Travel nursing can lead you to a contract position right to one of the hospitals in your own community with opportunities for future growth.
As an internal travel nursing agency of Albany Med Health System, the goal of the Staffing Alliance is to provide our member institutions with talented and engaged health care professionals and to provide our staff with stimulating clinical roles that meet their personal, professional, geographic, and situational needs.
Alliance staff members can perform caregiving assignments at four facilities, all within an 80-mile radius, so keep your suitcase in the closet and stay close to your family and friends! No need for travel delays, being isolated in a hotel or leaving the comforts of your home!
The Staffing Alliance offers the following benefits package to eligible employees: a comprehensive health insurance plan, a dental & vision plan, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, short-term disability benefit, and an employer-paid life insurance benefit.
Open Contracts by Campus
Office Positions - 35 Colvin Ave., Albany
Responsible for direct guidance and supervision of therapy staff in the rendering of service to individuals, families and community groups as well as in their clinical practice, in their competency and professional growth. Works closely with administrative and management personnel to implement programs and attain Agency goals.
Albany Medical Center
Albany Medical Center has 22 different medical and surgical units and care for a diverse population of patients.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Critical Care has 100 beds amongst 5 units that include Surgical/Trauma/Neuroscience, Medical ICU, Cardiology ICU – CCU, CVICU – CPS/VICU, and Intermediate Care ICU – D3N.
Shifts available: 7 a.m - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The Children’s Hospital Float Pool (CHFP) consists of nurses trained to work in all Pediatric areas of the hospital including the Neonatal ICU (NICU), Pediatric ICU (PICU), General Pediatric floors and the Pediatric Emergency Department. At the beginning of their shift, CHFP RNs receive their assignment from the Centralized Nursing Staffing Office or CHFP Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager. The assignments may be changed based on patient/staffing needs. CHFP nurses care for patients 0-21 years of age experiencing, but not limited to, prematurity, respiratory illness, trauma, sepsis, surgical interventions, neurological disorders, complex medical/surgical needs, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
As a Level One Trauma Center, our multi-disciplinary emergency team works around the clock to provide the most advanced care found in the Northeast. We are a regional Level One Trauma Center, serving a large area of Upstate New York and the Northeast region. Our services include a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI, advanced critical care services, advanced neonatology, and pediatric services. Working with first responders and the LifeNet air-medical crews, we care for patients transported to us, either from a scene or transferring facility for the higher level of care that is unique to Albany Medical Center, in our region.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., 3 p.m. - 3:30 a.m., and 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Albany Medical Center is a Regional Perinatal Center, and we care for the highest risk patients in the region, either seen at one of our practices, or transported in from other cohort hospitals. We are supported by our staff in our 60 bed level IV NICU. 2,000 deliveries each year, predominantly high risk population. 11 Labor Rooms plus 3 swing and 4 bed triage/3 Operating Rooms.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
26-bed adult (age 18+) acute inpatient psychiatric unit. No private rooms; census generally runs 18-23 patients per day, average of 90–95 admissions per month. Assessment and treatment of acutely decompensated psychiatric patients to include nursing assessment, medication administration, assistance with ADLs, health education, and providing a safe and therapeutic milieu/environment.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Patents are required to attend and participate in a total of any combination of three hours of physical, occupational, and/or speech therapies for a total of 900 minutes a week. The primary focus of care is rehabilitation and medical. Emphasis is placed on care of patients with spinal cord injuries, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, trauma, neurological dysfunctions, including but not limited to stroke, higher functioning traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, general debilitation following trauma or acute medical illness and cardiac patients. Telemetry monitoring is provided as needed. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements, and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. Administers over the counter and prescription medications as ordered. Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., 12 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., and 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Peri-procedural nursing care of outpatients and inpatients needing Interventional Radiology procedures. Administration of conscious sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, management of vented and critical care patients. Phase 1 anesthesia recovery of pediatric and adult patients. Use of and accessing central venous devices.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The Albany Medical Center’s Surgical Care program is growing to address the needs of our patients. We have expanded our surgical facilities and capabilities. The Operating Room at our Main Campus has 35 state-of-the-art operating suites with the most advanced robotic technology and specialty rooms for cardiac, neurology, urology, vascular and pediatric patients. Hybrid operating suite combines minimally invasive and interventional surgical techniques and includes 3D and rotational CT imaging. Two-room intraoperative CT suite for highly complex procedures spine and brain surgery.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Columbia Memorial Health
M2A is a 15-bed unit capable of telemetry monitoring. M4 is a 35 bed-unit that cares for hospice patients, respiratory, dialysis, isolation, and other med/surg patients. M6 is a 17-bed unit with orthopedic, general surgical and pediatric patients.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The ED is full access, 24 bed department with capacity to surge to census of 40 patients. The ED treats a variety of patients from neonate to the elderly.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The department of surgical services is an integral part of the hospital and nursing division. The department includes pre-anesthesia screening, ambulatory surgery, gastroenterology, operating room, post-anesthesia care, sterile processing, and vascular suite.
Various shifts available
The ICU offers cardiology and pulmonology care, including ventilator management; general, vascular, and neurosurgical post-operative recovery; metabolic/diabetic and renal emergencies including hemodialysis; and acute stroke care. The spacious rooms provide a comfortable area for our patients, and their families. Each patient has an individual room to provide privacy, with windows to help enhance the healing process by letting in natural light, opening the room up to the beautiful views of Columbia County. Although most patients do not plan on a intensive care admission, rest assured your recovery is top priority at CMH.
Shifts available: 7 a.m - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Glens Falls Hospital
The Medical Floor is a 46 bed Med-Surge unit with 4 Isolation rooms, 2 which are negative pressure rooms that house TB and Covid patients. This floor does not have telemetry. The Medical Floor has a general mix of patients, COPD, GI issues, ETOH, Dementia, Pneumonia, etc. Post-Op Surgical is a 27 bed Med/Surg unit of all private rooms. With a focus on Post-Op patients, we serve a mix of surgical patients including Orthopedic, Vascular, General, Urology, GYN, Neuro, ENT and various other specialties. Post-Op receives surgical patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric. Our unit also specializes in wound, ostomy, and wound vac related dressing care. the unit has a monitor for Capnography. The Oncology/Medical unit has 21 private rooms and 2 semi-private rooms. We care for patients requiring oncologic care, acute medical care, and those who require supportive care for end-of-life symptom management. The unit facilitates the inpatient hospice program and works closely with the organization’s palliative care team. We have a positive unit culture with a teamwork atmosphere.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The Telemetry and Neuroscience Unit is a 46-bed unit that specializes in the care of acutely ill adult cardiac, medical/surgical patients and acutely ill adult patients with acute primary neurological diagnoses requiring close monitoring and neuro checks. Common diagnoses and conditions include R/O MI, CHF, chest pain, pre-and post-cardiac catheterization care, hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias, GI bleeds, ETOH withdrawal, cerebrovascular disorders, and seizure disorders. Clinical nurses on Tower 6 must become competent in interpreting telemetry, maintain both BLS and ACLS and complete annual stroke education.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is a 30-bed locked inpatient unit on the first floor of the hospital. There are 12 private rooms and 9 semi-private rooms. The unit functions as a structured environment offering psychotherapy, group therapy, occupational and recreational therapy, mental health education, psychiatric case management, medication management, nursing care, and medical management.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The Emergency Department has 46 treatment spaces including 32 monitored treatment spaces, seven dedicated to an internal Crisis Stabilization Unit, and four dedicated to Behavioral Health. Services provided but are not limited to: Evaluation and stabilization of acute/ urgent/emergent medical conditions as well as trauma, and chronic conditions. The ED also services the needs of our mental health population, acute crisis stabilization, sexual assault victims, extensive cardiac, neurologic, orthopedic, and dental.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The Post Anesthesia Care Unit provides post anesthetic procedure care to a population that includes infants to geriatric patients. Main PACU has 8 bays with 1 isolation room. Day Surgery PACU Stage 1 and Stage 2 has 19 bays. Pediatric PACU has 6 bays. Tower PACU has 6 bays for outpatient day surgery recovery.
Various shifts available.
The Critical Care Unit is comprised of 16 beds, with the ability to overflow up to 22 beds into an adjacent patient care area. The Critical Care Unit is staffed and equipped to provide highly skilled interdisciplinary services to patients requiring complex and intensive nursing care interventions for life-threatening conditions. Primary conditions treated include; septic shock, respiratory distress/failure, renal failure, multi-system organ failure, acute GI bleeding, acute neurological conditions, extensive and/or complex surgical procedures, chemical overdoses, acute coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, life threatening cardiac rhythms, cardiac procedures and PCI (diagnostic & interventional). Population served includes patients under 18 yrs. of age through geriatric years.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Glens Falls Hospital has 15 operating rooms and a cystoscopy room. We have a variety of service lines including General, Orthopedics, GYN, Urology, Vascular, Thoracic, Neuro, ENT, and Plastics. The surgeons use the DaVinci robot as well as the Mako Robot.
Various shifts available.
The Snuggery includes: 20 remodeled patient rooms, featuring outstanding design and décor, individual temperature controls and the latest in birthing technology and equipment An expanded special care nursery, providing specialized care for newborns requiring more advanced care, such as premature and post-mature infants A bright nurses’ station and reconfiguration of traffic flow to provide easier, faster travel between patient rooms for family and staff In addition, the Snuggery was a pioneer in Single-room Labor-Delivery-Recovery-Postpartum care and continues that tradition of care today. At The Snuggery, each woman remains in the same private guest room for all phases of the birthing process. Single-room care is found to be more relaxing and less stressful for mothers than having to be moved from one room to another, as some hospitals continue to do.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Saratoga Hospital
A3/C3 Medical Surgical is a combined 41-bed inpatient unit, located on the third floor in the A wing and C3, a 20 bed unit on the C-wing of the hospital. The patient population includes patients with medical or surgical diagnosis. The highest volume of patients includes patients with a diagnosis of pulmonary disease, post-op surgical and oncology patients. We also have a 3 Chair outpatient transfusion/ infusion room. A3/C3 provides services for patients requiring medical, surgical, chemotherapy, oncology, hospice and pediatric care. The patient population is neonate, infant, toddler, school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric. D1 is a Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit. The patient population is adult and geriatric. This population includes patients with medical or surgical diagnosis. The highest volume includes patients with a diagnosis of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or renal disease. D2 Medical Surgical/D3 Orthopedic – Float between both units D3 population includes surgical patients including orthopedic, spine, joint, bariatrics and other surgical patients. All private rooms. D2 is a medical/surgical unit.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The Emergency Center is equipped with the latest in diagnostic equipment. We also provide tele-neurology including stroke care. The services provided include but are not limited to the following: trauma, medical, surgical, behavioral health, obstetric, gynecological, urology, and orthopedics. We also provide tele-neurology including stroke care. Our 36 private rooms including trauma/resuscitation bays, isolation rooms, acute care rooms and a separate 6-bed secured unit for psychiatric/drug and alcohol treatment are and behavioral health patients. These patients are cared for by trained Crisis Nurses and trained Crisis Evaluators. Treats approximately 38,000 patients annually
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Provides 24/7 walk-in services to address non-life-threatening or limb-threatening injuries and illnesses when your primary care physician is not available for urgent needs such as allergic reactions, earaches, minor eye injuries, infections, fever, routine gynecological issues, pediatric illnesses, rashes and minor burns, sprains and fractures, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea, urinary tract infections, and wounds and lacerations. Our skilled providers are specifically trained to quickly identify, evaluate, treat and stabilize patients for transfer if needed. If you are in need of inpatient care, you will be transferred to Saratoga Hospital’s Alfred Z. Solomon Emergency Center, Albany Med, or a facility of your choice. Our campus includes a helipad, allowing for fast transit if necessary. Malta Med Emergent Care, a service of Health care Partners, is a joint venture of Albany Med and Saratoga Hospital. The two hospitals have joined together to meet the needs of one of the fastest growing areas in the Capital Region by providing top notch Urgent Care and Emergent Care in one convenient location. The staff is able to monitor your condition onsite for up to 24 hours, offering real time consultation with specialists at Albany Med and Saratoga Hospital.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
MD Intensive Care Unit combines the latest technology and a patient-focused environment. Each of the 19 private rooms is outfitted with advanced equipment, including in-room dialysis and the region’s most sophisticated patient monitoring system. Each room also has ample space for family and other loved ones, and includes windows and other features that promote healing. The patients can be in various stages of recuperation from diagnostic therapies or surgical interventions. The highest volume of patients includes cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease and patients recovering from high-risk surgeries. Each patient room is outfitted with advanced equipment, including in-room dialysis and the region’s most sophisticated patient monitoring system. Each room also has ample space for family and other loved ones, and includes windows and other features that promote healing.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Our experienced mental health team provides short-term inpatient psychiatric services that treat many of the psychiatric conditions that come through Saratoga Hospital’s emergency department, including depression and suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and other conditions that may lead to patients being in danger of harming themselves or others. Patients 18 and older can be admitted to our 16-bed inpatient Mental Health Unit here at Saratoga Hospital under the direction of a staff psychiatrist. Following a thorough assessment by a psychiatrist, certified social worker, and registered nurse, patients receive comprehensive care in a safe, therapeutic setting dedicated to helping the patient transition home with a stable support network.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The Labor & Delivery unit is a 15-bed Level I Maternity and Nursery. We deliver approximately 780 births per year. Gynecological surgery patients who meet specific criteria are accepted on the unit. Staff consists of Registered Nurses, Surgical Scrub Technician/ Unit Secretaries and Patient Care Assistants. Our customers include neonates, adolescents, childbearing age women, gynecological patients. The future plans of the unit include volume growth due to an in-house midwifery service line, and renovation of the unit. The renovation will modify the care delivery model from an LDR to a LDRP.
Shifts available: 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Health care is an amazing profession, pure and simple. In fact, it is so important that most clinical organizations run 24/7. As a health care worker, you know it is a constant balancing act to manage your clinical career with your personal life. From kids, spouses, and pets to ongoing education, hobbies, and everything in between, you are busy. That is why we created Albany Med Health System Staffing Alliance—to support our partner hospitals and meet your needs.
Please apply today and provide us with some basic information about your background and career interests. We will be sure a Recruiter connects with you further about this opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Us
Albany Med Health System Staffing Alliance
35 Colvin Ave.
Albany, NY 12206
Phone: 518-400-2810
Fax: 518-478-6821
[email protected]
If I accept an assignment through the Staffing Alliance, what is different than working through a private sector staffing agency?
We provide Alliance staff the availability of four hospitals to choose from and we always have assignments available within an 80-mile radius. The Staffing Alliance intends to build close professional relationships with its staff and provide high level support during your caregiving assignments. This will eliminate the stress around finding your next assignment because the Alliance is firmly committed to your professional development. Private staffing agencies are required to support multiple customers in several markets which takes away the ability to remain focused on working closely with you in a personalized way. The Alliance only supports four hospitals in the Albany Med Health which provides a more seamless focus on our caregiving professionals.
By only supporting four hospitals, does this limit my ability to receive additional assignments through the Alliance or restrict my ability to advance my career?
Absolutely not! The Albany Med Health System is both diverse and large enough where we anticipate the demand for health care professionals to remain consistent. Staffing Alliance team members will develop a communications rhythm with you and provide personalized career guidance for all Alliance staff on assignment. The Alliance will also advocate your professional preferences around work schedules, assignment lengths and help you plan for your next Alliance caregiving assignment. We are with our staff every step of the way!
Am I required to stay at one AMHS facility if I work through the Staffing Alliance, or will I have my choice of where my assignment will take place?
A unique advantage you will obtain working for the Staffing Alliance is both choice and flexibility when it comes to planning for contingent caregiving. During your initial conversations with an Alliance recruiter, it is important that you provide your facility location and schedule preferences so we can provide you with the appropriate assignment match. You can work any Albany Med Health System facility while working as an Alliance team member. You may also elect to remain with the same facility at your next assignment, should there be a staffing need that meets your skills requirements.
What happens if my Facility Supervisor approaches me about joining an affiliate on a permanent basis? Does this result in a negative situation for me as an Alliance team member? How should I address this with my Staffing Alliance Human Resource contact?
When you join the Albany Med Health System Staffing Alliance, you are joining an affiliated member of the Albany Med Health System. The Staffing Alliance and Albany Med Health System leadership are fully aligned on supporting Alliance staff members converting to a permanent AMHS facility employee, should there be mutual interest in the Alliance staff member joining that respective Albany Med Health System facility, and a Albany Med Health System Facility Supervisor expressing to the Alliance the intent to offer an Alliance staff member a permanent career opportunity. We look at these scenarios as a “triple win” – the Alliance staff member gains a great career opportunity, the Albany Med Health System facility hires a top performing professional, and the Staffing Alliance builds its reputation as a preferred talent supplier to the system.
If I am currently on a contingent assignment through the Staffing Alliance, when would the Alliance recruiting team contact me about planning for my next assignment? Should I communicate my interest in continuing as an Alliance staff member?
This is one of many attributes about the Staffing Alliance that makes us unique from a private sector staffing agency. The Staffing Alliance recruiting team has established relationships with all four facilities to help you develop your career path as an Alliance staff member, as the team is regularly in contact with all hospitals on their contingent staffing needs. The Alliance recruiting team would typically communicate openings through your preferred method of contact, as well as personally schedule time with you to privately discuss your options when planning your next nursing assignment. Our goal is to develop a long-term relationship with all Alliance staff members and be an active partner with our caregivers when planning for future assignments.
What happens if I am interested in working at any of the four hospitals and they each have a similar need for my skills? How does the Staffing Alliance determine where I am assigned?
The Staffing Alliance is firmly committed to providing its staff members the ability to choose what facility they can perform caregiving. The Alliance will represent and advocate for each staff member’s hospital choice. The Staffing Alliance may also communicate to its staff members where there is a priority need that is determined by facility nursing leadership.
Why are AMHS hospitals willing to work with the Staffing Alliance vs. a private staffing firm?
The Staffing Alliance is a sister organization to the Albany Med Health System. This affords us the ability to develop close working relationships with our four facilities as we have an aligned mission, an easy onboarding process and a strong understanding of our affiliates’ needs. Albany Med Health System also sees the benefit of working locally with the Staffing Alliance, given its close proximity to the 4 hospitals, and convenient office location.
If I want to plan some time off for vacation after I complete my assignment, am I able to do so without jeopardizing my chances of obtaining another nursing assignment through the Alliance?
As long as you fulfill your commitment to complete your Alliance nursing assignment, we can work with you to help plan your time off and place you on another assignment after you return from your vacation. You will not jeopardize your working relationship with the Staffing Alliance should you choose to take time off between assignments.
How long are the health care assignments?
Most assignments are 13 weeks in length. You are obligated to finish your assignment as contracted, but there is no contract binding you to work more assignments afterward. You can take a new assignment right after your last or take a break. It’s all up to you!
How do I become a contract health care professional with AMHS Staffing Alliance?
Simply apply online through the links above. You can also call us at 518-400-2810 and speak with a recruiter, who can answer your questions and send you an information packet. Once we receive your information, we will begin discussing potential assignments that fit your profile. When you find the job you want, we will submit you for the job and walk you through the process from there.
