Med Surg Telemetry Float RN
Rochester, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float RN) - Rochester, NY

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float RN)
• Location: Rochester, New York
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 13, 2026
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00), option to request 4x12 with approval
• First Time Traveler: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Must live more than 75 miles from the facility
• Floating: Required (overhire float unit)

Licensure & Certifications

• New York RN License: Must have license in hand before start
• BLS: Required (AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted)
• Additional Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• Charting System: EPIC experience required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for MS/Tele Float roles
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first time travelers accepted)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government Issued Photo ID: Required
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
  • Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees)
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Employment Verification: At least 2 past employments verified
• References: 2 references within 3 years (for Aya candidates)
• State Specific Checks:

  • NY Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of start)
  • NY Medicaid Exclusion List (within 3 months of start, run monthly)
  • Fingerprinting and disciplinary action search may be required for certain units

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit Mask: Required within 1 year of start; acceptable masks specified; PAPR allowed if fit test failed
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccines required; age exemptions apply
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer, vaccines, or documented history required
  • Flu Vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days of start (if booked within 30 days)
• Eye Exam: Snellen exam within 1 year of start
• COVID Vaccination: Preferred but not required

Competencies & Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blind testing required (not annual)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Facility-specific modules and attestations to be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for RNs with MS/Tele Float experience who have a New York license ready and are comfortable with floating duties. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making it accessible for first-time travel nurses. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications is required.