Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Buffalo, New York
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Job Opportunity: RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Buffalo, New York
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves working across different units ("for those moving units").
• Specialty: Registered Nurse with experience in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - AHA certified
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) - AHA/APEX certified
• Valid professional nursing license (Nursys verification required)
• Compliance with state licensure requirements, including acceptance of out-of-state licensure when permitted by state executive orders.

Required Checklists and Testing

• Catholic Core Competencies
• Catholic Skills Checklist
• Catholic Unit Exam
• Catholic Relias Color Vision

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Proof of vaccines or titers)
• Hepatitis B (Proof of vaccines or declination)
• Influenza Vaccine (October 1 – March 31, accepts declination)
• TB Test (One Step Tb Skin Test / Tspot / TB QuantiFERON within past 12 months)
• Varicella (Proof of vaccines or titers)
• Annual TB Questionnaire (within past 12 months)
• Physical and Vision Exam (within past 12 months, must include systems check)
• 12 panel drug screen (NO THC) within past 12 months

Professional Requirements

• Driver's License or State ID
• 7-year Criminal County Search, SSN Trace, National Criminal Database (within 12 months)
• National and State Sex Offender Registry checks (within 30 days prior to start)
• Webchecks (within 30 days prior to start)
• Professional references and employment verification
• Badge photo and employee bio form

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for specialty unless otherwise specified. (No conflicting data present.)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Summary

This is a travel RN position in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry for a 12-week contract in Buffalo, NY. Candidates must hold current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications, and a valid nursing license. Comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and background checks are mandatory. The role requires adherence to Catholic Health system competencies and checklists. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.