Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: May 5, 2026
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Day/Night rotation (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM / 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
Travel Distance Requirement: Must live more than 75 miles away
First Time Travelers: Accepted

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Floating: Required
• Charting System: EPIC experience required

Required Qualifications

• License: Must have a valid New York RN license in hand
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Additional Certifications (as required by unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal background check (felony checks)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 3 months of start)
  • Education verification from primary source
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as required
• Color Blind Testing (one-time)
• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)

Health and Immunization Requirements

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

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB Questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (Surface AB positive titer or completed series)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (includes multiple substances)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for agency only)
• Employment application and work history verification
• Skills checklist (annual)

Notes

• Floating between units is required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted for this assignment.

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a medical-surgical telemetry unit with a reputable electronic health record system and comprehensive compliance requirements.