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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float RN)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: January 27, 2026
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00) with optional 4x12 shifts upon approval
• Specialty: MS/Tele Float RN
• Floating: Required (this is an overhire float unit)
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Must live more than 75 miles from the facility
• Charting System: EPIC experience required

Licensure & Certifications

• New York RN License: Must have license in hand before start
• BLS: Required (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted)
• Additional Certifications (as required by unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start for RN

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years (default for travel RN roles)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first time travelers accepted)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
• SSN Trace, National Criminal, National Sex Offender checks
• Education verification from primary source (hard copies not accepted)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/Diploma if education verification is not on file
• Employment verification of at least 2 past employments (Aya direct candidates)

Health & Compliance Requirements

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

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

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (required during flu season)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as required by specialty
• Color blindness testing required for all candidates (not annual)

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry check within 3 months of start (for certain care units)
• Fingerprinting and disciplinary action search may be required for Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, and LTC units
• Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter

This position is ideal for RNs with MS/Tele experience who are comfortable floating and have EPIC charting skills. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.