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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours (Days)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First Time Traveler: Accepted
• Local Radius Requirement: Must live within 75 miles
• Patient Ratio: Able to manage 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio on MedSurg
• Charting System: Must have EPIC experience

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (to be updated annually)

Required Licensure

• New York RN License in hand - no exceptions

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• IV therapy and phlebotomy 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

Facility and Unit Overview

• Acute Stroke Unit with 39 beds specializing in acute stroke and neurological disorders as well as acute medical patients
• Unit practices an adjustable acuity delivery of care model focused on evidence-based stroke care

Required Pre-Employment and Ongoing Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific acceptable mask types)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start, with annual TB questionnaire if applicable
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Color blindness testing (one-time)
• Competency exams as required by specialty
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for certain candidates
• Employment application and work history verification required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Ability to manage a MedSurg patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7
• Experience with EPIC charting system
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
• Tech Cert Verification - National
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• This is a travel contract position with a 13-week duration.
• Candidates must be able to work every other weekend and handle a moderate patient load in a MedSurg/Telemetry setting.
• EPIC charting experience is mandatory.

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of MedSurg/Telemetry experience, who holds a current New York RN license and is comfortable working in an acute stroke and neurological care environment.