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

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
• Mandatory competency in phlebotomy and IV placement.
• Patient ratios:

  • Day/Evening: 5:1 (stretch 6-7)
  • Night: 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in)
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living.
• Must float within scope to similar units as needed.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW).
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed.
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius.
• No pending licenses accepted.
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: Maximum 1 week RTO allowed during contract.

Patient Population / Specialty Focus

• Cardiac unit patients requiring telemetry monitoring.
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Use of Rapid Response Teams.
• Peripheral line care and management.
• Oxygen therapy including nasal cannula, face masks, and portable oxygen tanks.
• Non-invasive airway management.
• Isolation precautions.

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 experience as a Registered Nurse, with Med Surg/Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Competency in phlebotomy.
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Experience with use of Rapid Response Teams.
• Peripheral line care and management skills.
• Non-invasive airway management proficiency.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency.

Orientation & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as required.
• Color blindness testing required.
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required.

Health & Compliance Requirements (Must be completed within 5 days of contract signing)

• Physical exam (within 1 year).
• Fit mask test (annual).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year).
• 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 & Verification

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• 7-year criminal background check including felony, SSN trace, national sex offender, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter.
• Foreign education equivalency evaluation if applicable.
• Employment verification of at least two past employments.
• References required for direct hire candidates (2 references within 3 years).
• State-specific checks including NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable), criminal background fingerprinting, disciplinary action, sex offender registry, and Medicaid exclusion list.

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white.
• Charting system: Epic.
• No on-call requirement.
• Facility will provide necessary modules and onboarding documents prior to start.

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in a cardiac-focused medical-surgical environment with night shifts.