Job info

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MedSurg/Telemetry

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts
Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty (MedSurg/Telemetry)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
Local Candidates: Must live within 75-mile radius

Job Description

Provide nursing care on a MedSurg/Telemetry unit with a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7.
Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
Use of Rapid Response and Code teams.
IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including peripheral line care/management.
Respiratory care including nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, and non-invasive airway management.
Adherence to isolation precautions.
Floating to other units as required within skillset.
Charting experience required with EPIC electronic medical record system.

Required Certifications

New York State Registered Nurse License (must have license in hand before start; no exceptions)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
NIH Stroke Certification (as required by unit)
Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM)

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New York
Minimum 1 year of MedSurg/Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Facility & Unit Information

The unit specializes in acute stroke and neurological disorders as well as acute medical patients.
The unit uses an adjustable acuity delivery care model focused on evidence-based stroke care.
Facility is a tertiary care hospital with over 500 staffed beds.

Additional Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required.
Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender registry, education verification, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Physical exam and health-related requirements must be completed within 5 days of contract signing.
Immunizations and health screenings required: TB test or chest X-ray, flu vaccination or declination, Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, and drug screening.
Fit mask testing required annually.
References and employment verifications required.
State-specific requirements including criminal background and registry checks as applicable.

Important Notes

Floating to other units may be required.
Candidates must be prepared to work every other weekend.
This position accepts first-time travel nurses.
All health and compliance documentation must be completed promptly to meet onboarding deadlines.

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with MedSurg/Telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in New York with a reputable tertiary care hospital.