Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Location: Rochester, New York
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Start Date: January 13, 2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: MS/Tele RN (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Licensure: Must have a valid New York RN license in hand before start
• Local Candidates: Must live more than 75 miles from the facility

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required by unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required by unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as required by unit
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - as required by profession
• Color Blind Testing (online) - required for all candidates
• Competency Exam - as required by specialty
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License Verification (Primary Source) within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check (including 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 (hard copies not accepted)
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/Diploma if no education verification on file

Health & Immunization Requirements

Candidates must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB Questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

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

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for Aya candidates only)
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Skills checklist required annually
• State-specific documents for New York including:

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

Notes

• Candidates will receive login credentials for required online modules approximately 2 weeks prior to start date.
• Orientation and compliance attestations must be completed prior to or at start.
• This position accepts first-time travel nurses.

This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with MS/Telemetry experience who holds a New York RN license and is ready for a 13-week travel assignment with night shifts and weekend rotations.