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

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN)
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Start Date: February 24, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 75 miles away
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Charting System: Epic experience required
• Floating: Required
• Patient Ratio: Able to manage 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio for MedSurg
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience Required: No

Required Certifications

• New York RN License: Must have license in hand (no exceptions)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required as per unit description (AHA accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response and Code teams

• IV Therapy/Phlebotomy:

  • Peripheral line care and management

• Respiratory Care:

  • Nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks
  • Non-invasive airway management

• Professional Skills:

  • Isolation precautions

Facility Information

• Type: Tertiary Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 528
• Scrub Color: Navy and white combinations

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender registry, education verification, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and run monthly
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source required
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)
• Various facility-specific attestations and new hire forms

Health & Safety Requirements

Candidates must complete 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 (Halyard duckbill 1870+1860 Regular or 1860 Small)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire annually in lieu of TB test renewal
• Immunizations or titers for:

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

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 references within 3 years required for Aya candidates
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Skills checklist required annually
• State-specific documents such as NYS Nurse Aide Registry and criminal background fingerprinting may be required depending on unit

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of MedSurg/Telemetry experience, who is comfortable working night shifts, floating, and managing a moderate patient load in a tertiary care setting. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are welcome.