Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 14-bed overflow med/surg telemetry unit for ED boarder patients
• Flex space inside GI Endoscopy area; patient census may fluctuate
• Weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)
• Float required
• Open to block scheduling (not guaranteed)
• Locals accepted only if within 75 miles
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions
• Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (higher value confirmed)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Competent in:

  • Med/Surg Telemetry nursing
  • IV placement (PICC team involvement)
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
  • Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Licensure & Compliance

• Valid New York RN license required (primary source verification within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks required:

  • 7-year criminal background check including felony checks
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification required (primary source, no hard copies)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained internationally
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blindness testing required (not annual)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations
• References: 2 within last 3 years (required for Aya candidates)
• Employment application and work history verification required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is NOT required for this position
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions apply
• Locals accepted only if within 75 miles of the facility

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic med/surg telemetry overflow unit with a supportive team and flexible scheduling options.