Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry
Rochester, NY
Olaro
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Tele (MSU)

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

Job Details

• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Floating: Required to float within skillset
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Locals: RNs within 75 miles are not accepted (locals accepted for LPNs)
• Accepts First-Time Travelers: Yes

Licenses & Certifications

• Active New York Single State RN license required (NY is not Compact)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification may be required as per unit description
• State License and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Required Clinical Skills

• MS/Telemetry nursing with cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management)
• IV therapy/phlebotomy with peripheral line care/management
• Isolation precautions

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for MS/Tele roles
• Prior travel experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and run monthly
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source required
• Physical exam, drug testing, and various immunizations/vaccinations required (including TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination)
• Fit mask test required annually
• Eye exam (Snellen) required within 1 year of start
• References and employment verification required
• Completion of facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start

Facility Highlights

• 528-bed acute care teaching hospital
• Magnet-recognized
• Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Roswell Park
• Specialized services include heart institute, cancer institute, neuroscience, pediatric emergency, birthing center, and advanced surgical programs

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in MS/Telemetry in Rochester, NY. The position requires night shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage. Candidates must have an active NY RN license and BLS certification, with EPIC charting experience and strong clinical skills in telemetry nursing. First-time travelers are welcome. The role involves floating within the skillset and working with a 1:5 patient ratio in a Magnet-recognized acute care teaching hospital. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and certifications are mandatory prior to start.