Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Position Details

• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Floating: Required to float within skillset
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Locals: RNs within 75 miles are not accepted
• Accepts First-Time Travelers: Yes

Licenses & Certifications

• Active New York Single State RN license required (NY is not Compact)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM certifications as required by unit
• State License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start

Required Clinical Skills

• MS/Tele with cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Nasal cannula, oxygen administration, oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management
• IV therapy/phlebotomy with peripheral line care/management
• Isolation precautions

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year or more based on specialty standards
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)

Facility Highlights

• 528-bed acute care teaching hospital
• Magnet-recognized
• Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Roswell Park
• Specialized services include Heart Institute, Cancer Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Pediatric & Young Adult Emergency Center, Birthing Center, and advanced surgical programs

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government Issued Photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required
• References and employment verification required (varies by agency)
• State-specific checks including NYS Nurse Aide Registry, Criminal Background Fingerprint, Sex Offender Registry, Medicaid Exclusion List as applicable

Additional Notes

• Must submit scheduling requests upon submission
• Client may cancel up to three shifts during the contract without penalty
• Scrub color: Any combination of navy blue and white

This position is ideal for RNs with MS/Tele experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Rochester, NY, with a reputable acute care teaching hospital. First-time travelers are welcome.