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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Rochester, New York
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 14-bed overflow unit for ED boarder patients
• Med/Surg telemetry unit located in a flexible space within the GI Endoscopy area
• Patient census may fluctuate based on demand

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 certifications as required by unit description
• NIH Stroke Certification required for all RNs except birthing units & OR
• EPIC experience required
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required

Skills:

• Med/Surg Telemetry nursing
• PICC/IV team skills, including IV placement competency
• 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 (higher value defaulted)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Work Schedule & Other Requirements

• Weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)
• Float required
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Locals within 75 miles not accepted
• Pending license not accepted
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and updated monthly
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source required (no hard copy degrees)
• Transcript/diploma if no education verification on file
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations
• References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates only
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually
• Work history verification of at least 2 past employments

Health & Safety Requirements (Must be completed within 5 days of contract signing)

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (Halyard duckbill 1870+1860 Regular or 1860 Small)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (Surface AB positive titer, series completion, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy, fentanyl, heroin, opiates)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year (not required annually)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry required within 3 months for certain care settings (LTC, Home Care, Hospice)
• Fingerprinting and disciplinary action search may be required for Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Home Health Aide, and LTC units
• Sex Offender Registry search required within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check required within 3 months and updated monthly

This position offers a dynamic med/surg telemetry experience in a flexible overflow unit with a supportive team environment and opportunities for first-time travel nurses.