RN Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Unit

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

Job Overview

• Provide nursing care on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit specializing in cardiac patients.
• Patient ratios:

  • Day/Evening shifts: 5:1 (may stretch to 6-7:1)
  • Night shifts: 6-7:1 (may stretch to 8-10:1 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 work required 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.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license in New York.
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Med Surg / Telemetry (1 year of experience) and Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Certifications: BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• NIHSS.

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

• Interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias.
• Use of Rapid Response Teams.
• Peripheral line care and management.
• Oxygen delivery devices: nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks.
• Non-invasive airway management.
• Adherence to isolation precautions.

Shift Details

• Night shift only: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Total hours per week: 36.

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony, sex offender, SSN trace, education verification).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Education verification from primary source required; foreign equivalency evaluations accepted if applicable.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required.
• Facility-specific onboarding documents and attestations must be completed.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella. Age exemptions apply if born before 1957.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start, including testing for amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, and others.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season.
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.
• Color blindness testing required.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as required by specialty.
• Skills checklist and work history verification required.

Electronic Health Record & Uniform

• Charting system: Epic (preferred).
• Scrub colors: Any combination of navy and white.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract.
• Fingerprinting and additional background checks may be required if assigned to mental health, behavioral health, home health aide, or long-term care units.
• References required for direct hire candidates (2 references within last 3 years).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac telemetry environment with a supportive team including PCTs, focusing on high-quality patient care and professional development.