Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 14-bed overflow med/surg telemetry unit for ED boarder patients
• Flex space inside GI Endoscopy area; patient census may fluctuate based on demand
• Weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)
• Float required
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed
• Locals accepted only if within 75 miles
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions
• EPIC experience required
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology testing as required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• State License primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Skills:

• Med/Surg Telemetry nursing
• IV placement competency (PICC team involvement)
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Peripheral line care and management
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, oxygen tanks)
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (Registered Nurse)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
• TB questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (during flu season)
• Snellen eye exam (within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copies accepted)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/diploma if no education verification on file
• Employment application and work history verification required
• References required for Aya candidates only (2 references within 3 years)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable) within 3 months of start
• NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results (for certain units)
• NYS Disciplinary Action Search (for certain units)
• NYS Sex Offender Registry Search within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start, run monthly

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

This position offers a dynamic med/surg telemetry experience in a flexible overflow unit with opportunities for first-time travel nurses. Prior charge experience is a plus but not mandatory. The role requires strong clinical skills in telemetry nursing and IV management, with a focus on patient safety and rapid response.