Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Rochester, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele RN) - Rochester, NY

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: January 20, 2026
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Location Requirement: Must live more than 75 miles from the facility (no locals accepted)

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/TELE RN)
• Must have a New York RN license in hand (no exceptions)
• Must have worked in an acute care setting within the past 6 months
• Must be able to manage a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7 on MedSurg
• No first-time US travel assignments (prior travel experience required)
• Must be proficient in EPIC electronic health record system
• Cannot have Return to Office (RTO) obligations for Labor Day

Facility Type

• Tertiary Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 528
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white

Required Certifications (as applicable by unit)

• ACLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted)
• BLS (AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted)
• PALS (as required)
• NRP (as required)
• TNCC (as required)
• EFM (as required)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as required)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License Verification (Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (within 30 days of start)
• Tech Certification Verification (if applicable within 30 days of start)

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• HHS/OIG check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification from primary source (hard copies not accepted)
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/Diploma if education verification is not on file
• Employment verification of at least 2 past employments (job-related)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates only

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

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) or TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of facility-specific modules and attestations prior to start
• Skills checklist required annually
• Color blind testing required (one-time)
• Competency exams as required by specialty/profession

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable) within 3 months of start for certain care areas
• NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results (for specific units)
• Disciplinary Action Search Results (for specific units)
• Sex Offender Registry Search (within 30 days of start)
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter

This position requires a highly experienced Registered Nurse with prior travel experience, acute care proficiency, and strong familiarity with EPIC. The role is night shift with a consistent weekend schedule and is located in a large tertiary care hospital setting.