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

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 4x12 hour night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1:5 to 1:7 for MedSurg patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• First Time Traveler: Accepted
• Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles of the facility
• Charting System: Must have EPIC experience

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (to be updated annually)

Required Licenses

• Must have a valid New York State RN license in hand (no exceptions)

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Cardiac Monitoring and 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

Unit Description

• Acute Stroke Unit (39 beds) specializing in acute stroke and neurological disorders
• Provides evidence-based care focusing on stroke prevention and acute care phases
• Tertiary care hospital with 528 staffed beds

Required Background & Compliance Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees accepted)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity 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 (not required annually)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blindness testing (one-time)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Passport-style photo for badge
• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 past employments)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for agency candidates

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• This role accepts first-time travelers
• Must be able to work nights and every other weekend
• Local candidates must live within 75 miles of Rochester, NY

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized acute stroke and neurological care unit within a large tertiary care hospital, requiring strong clinical skills in telemetry and medical-surgical nursing with a focus on stroke care.