Med Surg Telemetry RN
Rochester, NY
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit requiring 1 year of experience, active NY RN license, and mandatory phlebotomy and IV competency.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit in a hospital setting
• Cardiac and stroke patient population
• Day/evening ratios of 5:1 (stretch 6-7); night ratios of 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10)
• PCTs on unit handle vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required to MS, ICU, and ED as needed
• Facility will attempt to accommodate block scheduling but cannot guarantee it
• Uses hoyer lifts
• Charts in Epic

Requirements

• Active NY RN license required in hand
• BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg Tele experience required
• Mandatory competency with phlebotomy and IV placement
• Epic charting experience strongly preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams
• Peripheral line care and management experience
• Competency in non-invasive airway management, nasal cannula, and oxygen administration (face masks and portable tanks)
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols

Additional Information

• Provide direct care for cardiac and stroke patients on a Med/Surg Tele unit
• Scrub colors limited to any combination of navy and white
• No holiday RTO permitted, with a maximum of 7 days total RTO
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Returning staff must have at least a 6-month break since their last assignment, system wide
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply