Medical-Surgical Telemetry LPN
Rochester, NY
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical Surgical Nurse (LVN / LPN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Shift: Night (4 shifts per 12 hours, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 14-bed overflow med/surg telemetry unit for ED boarder patients
• Flex space within GI Endoscopy area; patient census may fluctuate based on demand
• Float required to med/surg patients based on census and turn

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care experience within the last year
• Med/Surg nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Job Expectations

• LPNs may not assume assignment or act as resource in GI or med/surg units
• Weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)
• Minimal return-to-office (RTO) restrictions
• Call requirements depend on staffing needs
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed
• No local candidates accepted within 75 miles
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Certifications & Competencies (As Required by Unit)

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Color blindness testing (one-time)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Health & Compliance Requirements (Must be completed within 5 days of contract signing)

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual) with acceptable mask types; PAPR allowed if failed
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) or TB questionnaire annually
• Immunizations or titers for:

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

Background & Verification

• 7-year criminal background check (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 accepted)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained internationally
• Transcript/diploma required if no education verification on file
• Employment application and work history verification required
• References required for direct hire candidates (2 references within 3 years)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

Additional Notes

• Scrubs color: Navy blue or white
• Communication style: SBAR for ED patients; verbal report for others
• Minimal return-to-office restrictions; float to med/surg patients as needed
• No pending license accepted

This position is ideal for LVN/LPN nurses with med/surg telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in a dynamic overflow unit with a focus on ED boarder patient care.