Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Trusted Talent
Days

Licensing and Experience Requirements:
- New York license required
- Minimum of 1-year experience
- First-time travelers accepted

Certifications Required:
- ACLS/BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale

Patient Ratio and Skills Required:
- Need for handling a 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio in a medical/surgical setting
- Experience with EPIC charting

Key Responsibilities:
- Cardiac Monitoring: Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; utilize Rapid Response/Code teams
- IV Therapy/Phlebotomy: Manage peripheral line care
- Respiratory Care: Administer oxygen via nasal cannula, face masks, and portable oxygen tanks; manage non-invasive airways
- Adhere to isolation precautions

Department Overview:
The Acute Stroke Unit specializes in managing acute stroke patients and other neurological disorders. The unit uses an adjustable acuity model to deliver evidence-based care, focusing on the acute phases of stroke care.

Hospital Information:
- Facility Type: Tertiary Care Hospital
- Total Staffed Beds: 528
- Scrub Color: Navy and white combinations