MedSurg/Telemetry RN
Rochester, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MedSurg/Telemetry

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts
Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (MedSurg/Telemetry)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
Local Candidates: Must live within 75-mile radius

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a MedSurg/Telemetry unit with a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7.
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Use of Rapid Response and Code teams.
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including peripheral line care/management.
• Respiratory care including nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, and non-invasive airway management.
• Adherence to isolation precautions.
• Floating to other units as required within skillset.
• Charting experience required with EPIC electronic medical record system.

Required Certifications

• New York State Registered Nurse License (must have license in hand before start; no exceptions)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (as required by unit)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of MedSurg/Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Facility & Unit Information

• The unit specializes in acute stroke and neurological disorders as well as acute medical patients.
• The unit uses an adjustable acuity delivery care model focused on evidence-based stroke care.
• Facility is a tertiary care hospital with over 500 staffed beds.

Additional 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.
• Physical exam and health-related requirements must be completed within 5 days of contract signing.
• Immunizations and health screenings required: TB test or chest X-ray, flu vaccination or declination, Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, and drug screening.
• Fit mask testing required annually.
• References and employment verifications required.
• State-specific requirements including criminal background and registry checks as applicable.

Important Notes

• Floating to other units may be required.
• Candidates must be prepared to work every other weekend.
• This position accepts first-time travel nurses.
• All health and compliance documentation must be completed promptly to meet onboarding deadlines.

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with MedSurg/Telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in New York with a reputable tertiary care hospital.