Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Rochester, NY
Olaro
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 4x12 hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• Floating: Floating between units is required
• Patient Ratio: Able to manage 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio on MedSurg
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Unit Type: High volume unit
• Unit Beds & Patient Types:

  • 26 beds: CHF, acute MI, post device care (pacemakers), arrhythmias
  • 51 beds: General surgery including colorectal, ostomies, plastic/cosmetic, breast procedures, reconstruction surgeries
• Locals: Not accepted; must live more than 75 miles away
• First Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: Must have a valid New York RN license in hand (no exceptions)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (MS/Tele)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit
• Additional Requirements:

  • Prior travel experience is NOT required
  • Must be able to float between units
  • EPIC charting experience required

Facility Highlights

• Tertiary Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 528
• Scrub Color: Navy and white combinations

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Candidates must complete the following prior to or within 5 days of contract start:

• Licensure & Verification:

  • Primary source verification of NY RN license within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check (including felony) within 3 months of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education Verification:

  • Primary source education verification required
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
• Other:

  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required
  • Color blindness testing (one-time)
  • Competency exams as required by specialty
  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
  • Photo for badge (passport style)

Additional Notes

• Floating between units is mandatory
• High patient volume and acuity
• Candidates must be able to work every other weekend
• Locals within 75 miles radius are not eligible for this travel assignment

This position is ideal for RNs with MS/Tele experience looking for a travel contract in a high-volume tertiary care setting with a structured 4x12 day shift schedule.