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

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating: Required
Patient Ratio: Must be able to manage a 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio on MedSurg

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a combined Acute Stroke and Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit specializing in acute stroke and neurological disorders.
• Care model focuses on evidence-based stroke care during primary prevention and acute phases.
• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and use of Rapid Response/Code teams.
• Perform peripheral IV line care and management.
• Respiratory care skills required: nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, and non-invasive airway management.
• Adhere to isolation precautions and other professional nursing standards.
• Charting must be completed using EPIC electronic health record system.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Health and Compliance Requirements

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

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) or TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for:

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

Background and Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and updated monthly.
• Education verification from primary source required.
• Transcript/diploma required if education verification is not on file.
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for direct hire candidates.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Work history verification of at least 2 past employments required.

Facility and Unit Highlights

• Tertiary care hospital with 528 staffed beds.
• Acute Stroke Unit is a 39-bed combined unit specializing in acute stroke and neurological disorders.
• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float as needed.
• The role requires strong clinical skills in telemetry nursing and stroke care.
• Candidates will receive facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start.
• Parking pass required during orientation.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized acute stroke and telemetry environment with a supportive team and evidence-based care model.