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

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day/Evening: 5:1 (stretch 6-7)
  • Night: 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in)
• Patient Diagnoses: Acute respiratory failure, CHF, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, sepsis
• Special Requirements:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response Teams
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Oxygen delivery devices (nasal cannula, face masks, portable tanks)
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions
• Special Equipment Experience: BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow, Ventilators, tracheostomy care, chest tubes
• Competency in phlebotomy and IV placement required
• Charting system: Epic (preferred)
• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white
• Float: May be required to float within scope to like units
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• On-call: Not required
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Block scheduling: Attempted but not guaranteed
• Blackout Dates: No return to office May 8-10
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• National Tech Certification verification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License primary source verification
• NURSYS verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Competency in phlebotomy and IV placement
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Peripheral line care and management

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask testing within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required 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
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Documentation and Verification

• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for direct hire only)
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Skills checklist required annually
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and compliance attestations

Notes

• No pending licenses accepted
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 1 week allowed during contract
• Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing contract

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing who are comfortable managing acute respiratory and cardiac patients, have strong IV and phlebotomy skills, and are willing to work a travel contract in Rochester, NY.