Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Unit Description

• 14-bed overflow med/surg telemetry unit for ED boarder patients
• Flex space inside GI Endoscopy area; patient census may fluctuate based on demand
• Weekend coverage every other week (EOW)
• Float required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Minimal return to office (RTO) restrictions
• Locals accepted only if within 75 miles
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but not guaranteed

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted (as required by unit)
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• EPIC experience required
• Competencies including medication/pharmacology exam, color blindness testing, and general competency exams as required
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Med/Surg Telemetry nursing skills
• Competent in IV placement (PICC team involvement)
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Peripheral line care and management
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, oxygen tanks)
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in specialty (med/surg telemetry)
• Prior travel experience NOT required

Health & Compliance Requirements

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

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

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

Background & Verification Requirements

• 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 within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Education verification from primary source required (no hard copy degrees accepted)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained internationally
• Transcript/diploma required if no education verification on file
• Employment application and work history verification required
• References (2 within 3 years) required for certain candidates
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable) within 3 months of start
• NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results (for certain units)
• Disciplinary Action Search Results (for certain units)
• Sex Offender Registry Search within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start, run monthly

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic med/surg telemetry overflow unit with flexible scheduling and support for first-time travel nurses.