Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Rochester, NY, requiring at least 1 year of experience and mandatory phlebotomy and IV placement competency.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a cardiac patient population
• Night shift patient ratios are 6–7:1, with potential stretch to 8–10:1 if staff call-outs occur
• Day/evening patient ratios are 5:1, with potential stretch to 6–7:1
• PCTs are available on all units and assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating between like units required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirement
• Epic EMR used; prior experience preferred
• Block scheduling will be accommodated when possible, but is not guaranteed

Requirements

• Active NY RN license required (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of MS/Tele RN experience required
• Phlebotomy competency is mandatory for all RNs at this facility
• IV placement competency is mandatory for all RNs at this facility
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Experience with peripheral line care/management required
• Experience with non-invasive airway management, including nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, and portable oxygen tanks required
• Familiarity with rapid response team protocols and isolation precautions required
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• RTO is limited to no more than 1 week per 13-week contract; all time-off requests must be submitted at the time of initial application
• Scrub color requirement: any combination of navy and white