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 vary based on demand
• Weekend coverage every other week (EOW)
• Float required
• Open to block scheduling (not guaranteed)
• Locals accepted only if within 75 miles
• Pending license not accepted
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (higher value confirmed)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• EPIC experience required
• Competencies include:

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

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required by unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required by unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as required by unit
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for all RNs except birthing units & OR
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete 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)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (required during flu season)
• Eye exam (Snellen, within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copies accepted)
• Transcript/diploma if no education verification on file
• Employment application required
• Work history verification (at least 2 past employments verified)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates only
• Color blind testing required (not annual)
• Competency exams as required by profession/specialty

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry (for LTC, ElderOne, Home Care, Hospice Care) 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 Results within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start, run monthly

Additional Notes

• Scrubs color: Navy blue/white
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required for this position

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