Med Surg/Telemetry RN – PACU Holding
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in PACU Holding with post-operative patients who are fully recovered and awaiting disposition (discharge or transfer to a bed upstairs).
• Float to Med Surg PRN as needed.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM (no weekends, holidays, or call).
• Patient population includes post-op ortho, neuro, GYN, general cases, and others needing observation.
• Day/evening nurse-to-patient ratio: 5:1 (stretch 6-7). Night ratio: 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in).
• Scrubs provided.
• Must be located more than 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates).
• Orientation provided in PACU Extended Stay.
• Epic experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year.
• Post-operative nursing experience.
• Proficient in interpretation of cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Experience with total joint replacement care.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to float to Med Surg as needed.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted.
• Must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of contract signing.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification.
• 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; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal.
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive, completed series, or declination)
  • 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.

Documentation and Verification

• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 past employments).
• References (2 within last 3 years) required for direct hire candidates.
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and attestation forms.
• State-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list.

Work Environment

• Patients are post-operative, fully recovered, and awaiting disposition.
• Support provided by Patient Care Technicians during shift.
• Telemetry monitoring on unit.
• No weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities.

This position is ideal for an RN with telemetry and post-op experience seeking a travel contract with a stable weekday schedule and no weekend or holiday shifts.