Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Rochester, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day/Evening: 5:1 (stretch 6-7)
  • Night: 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in)
• Float Requirements: Must float within scope to MS, ICU, and ED units as needed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias
• Experience with use of Rapid Response Teams

Certifications (As Required by Unit)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except birthing units and OR)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and updated monthly
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source required (no hard copy degrees)
• 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 accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

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

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 within last 3 years (required for travel agency candidates)
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as required by specialty
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations
• No on-call requirement
• No holiday requests off allowed; maximum 7 days off requested at a time
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed

Patient Care Environment

• Patient diagnoses primarily cardiac and stroke
• Use of hoyer lifts and other special equipment
• PCTs (Patient Care Technicians) assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced MS/Telemetry RN comfortable with acute care cardiac and stroke patients, working night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment.