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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Unit: MS/Telemetry
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI acceptable
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiac disease, stroke, infection, pain, pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Work Settings & Skills Required:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • Peripheral line care/management, including PICC and central lines
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Oxygen delivery via nasal cannula, face masks, portable oxygen tanks
  • Isolation precautions
• Special Equipment: Bladder scanners, telemetry monitors, EKG machines, Lifepacks
• Float Requirements: MS, Emergency Department, ICU (stable patients), acute brain injury (stable patients)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day/Evening: 5:1 (stretch 6-7)
  • Night: 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in)
• Support Staff: PCTs available for vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, ADLs; in-house phlebotomy team for peripheral lab draws
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; block scheduling may be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC preferred
• Scrubs: Navy blue/white

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience Required: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Licensing & Compliance

• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Keep RTO close to 1 week
• Locals Accepted: No locals within 75 miles

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• 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, updated monthly
• Education verification from primary source (transcripts/diplomas if no verification on file)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained internationally (CGFNS, WES, or EEE acceptable)
• References: 2 references within 3 years (for Aya candidates)
• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 past employments verified)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

Health & Safety Requirements

Candidates must complete 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 (Halyard duckbill 1870+1860 Regular or 1860 Small)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire annually
• Immunizations or titers for:

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

Additional Notes

• Float assignments may include MS, ED, ICU, and acute brain injury units with stable patients
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome
• No local candidates within 75 miles accepted for this assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized MS/Telemetry unit with a supportive team and access to advanced equipment in a hospital setting. The role requires strong clinical skills in cardiac and neurological patient care, with flexibility for floating to other units as needed.