Med Surg/Telemetry Float Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Float Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: MS/Tele Float RN
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00) with optional 4x12 shifts upon approval
• Start Date: February 17, 2026
• Floating: Required (this is an overhire float unit)
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• License: Must have New York RN license in hand
• Certifications: BLS required
• Candidate Location: Must live more than 75 miles from the facility
• First Time Travelers: Accepted

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience typical for float roles (confirm with recruiter)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - as required by unit
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification - as required by unit description
• State RN License verification (primary source verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN) within 30 days of start

Background and Compliance 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 and monthly thereafter
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Employment verification (at least 2 past employments for direct candidates)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for direct candidates only

Health and Immunization Requirements (Must be completed within 5 days of contract signing)

• 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 annually (acceptable in lieu of annual TB test)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (not required annually)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination 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
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgment
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blindness testing required once
• Competency exams as required by specialty/profession

Notes

• Locals must live more than 75 miles away to qualify
• Floating between units is mandatory
• First-time travel nurses are accepted for this assignment

This position is ideal for RNs with MS/Tele experience who are comfortable floating and have EPIC charting skills. All licensure, certifications, and health requirements must be current and verifiable.