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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Unit)

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

Unit Description

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit with possible care for ED holding patients
• 14-bed overflow unit to accommodate ED boarder patients
• Flex space inside GI Endoscopy area; patient census may fluctuate
• Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in Med/Surg Telemetry (highest required)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Competent in IV placement (PICC team involvement)
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Peripheral line care/management
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, oxygen tanks)
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions
• EPIC experience required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted
• Other certifications may be required as per unit description (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification)

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)
• Float required
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Locals not accepted (must be outside 75 miles)
• Pending license not accepted
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• 7-year criminal background check (including 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 copy degrees)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/diploma if education verification not on file
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations
• 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
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required
• References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates only
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Skills checklist required annually
• State-specific documents including NYS Nurse Aide Registry, criminal background fingerprinting, disciplinary action search, sex offender registry, and Medicaid exclusion list as applicable

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of Med/Surg Telemetry experience. The role involves working in a flexible overflow unit caring for ED boarder patients, requiring strong skills in telemetry, IV placement, dysrhythmia management, and oxygen therapy. The position requires multiple certifications, background checks, and health compliance documents. Prior travel experience is not required, and the unit accepts first-time travelers. Weekend coverage every other weekend and floating are part of the job expectations.