Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele - MSU)

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

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed
• Call Off Policy: Up to three shift cancellations allowed during the 13-week contract without penalty
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Locals: RNs within 75 miles are not accepted (locals accepted for LPNs)
• Accepts First-Time Travelers

Licenses & Certifications

• Active New York Single State RN license required (NY is not Compact)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• State License Verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Required Clinical Skills

• Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing with cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management)
• IV therapy/phlebotomy with peripheral line care/management
• Isolation precautions

Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Floating required within skillset
• Scrub color: Navy blue and white combinations

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ years in specialty (no higher conflicting data)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Accepts first-time travelers

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract, including but not limited to:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening (within 30 days of start)
• Flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Eye exam (Snellen, within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification

• 7-year criminal background check required within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and run monthly
• Education verification from primary source required
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Employment verification of at least 2 past employments required
• References required for agency candidates (2 references within 3 years)

Additional Notes

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Candidates must submit RTO/block and special scheduling requests upon application
• Floating within skillset expected
• Facility is Magnet-recognized and an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center

This position is suitable for RNs with MS/Telemetry experience who are comfortable working night shifts, floating, and meeting the outlined clinical and compliance requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.