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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiac disease, stroke, infection, pain, pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Work Settings Required: MS/Tele
• Key Responsibilities:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • Peripheral line care/management (PICC lines 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 (ED), ICU (stable patients), acute brain injury (stable patients)
• Staffing Ratios:

  • Day/Evening: 5:1 (stretch 6-7)
  • Night: 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in)
• Support Staff: Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living
• Phlebotomy: In-house team performs peripheral lab draws

Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty (MS/Tele)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM as required by unit description
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for all RNs except birthing units & OR
• Licensing:

  • Pending license not accepted
  • State license primary source verification required within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS verification required within 30 days for RN
• Other Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as required
  • Color blind testing required (not annual)
  • Competency exam as required by specialty
  • Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Return to Office (RTO): Keep close to 1 week
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Uniform: Navy blue/white scrubs

Health & Compliance Requirements

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

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
• TB questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity for:

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

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) 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 (no hard copies)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained internationally
• Transcript/diploma required if no education verification on file
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for Aya candidates
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Facility-specific documents and photo for badge required

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

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

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic MS/Telemetry unit with a supportive team and a variety of patient diagnoses requiring specialized nursing skills. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in the specialty, with no prior travel experience necessary. Compliance with health, background, and licensing requirements is mandatory.