Med Surg Telemetry RN
Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Hospital

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 7:30)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Unit: Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Ratio: 1:4-5
• Skills: Telemetry
• Housing: Recruiter can provide housing resources (at additional cost). The traveler should review housing before signing.

Required Qualifications

• Valid New York RN license
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Other Stated Expectations

• Experience managing IV cardiac medications and some continuous infusions
• Familiarity with stroke care and management

Pre-Start Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, completed onsite with Occupational Health
• TB screening: Two-step PPD (first within 1 year, second within 3 months of start, with the second read before starting). A QuantiFERON Gold within 1 year is accepted instead. T-spots are accepted.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start, using the facility-specified lab panel
• Fit test: N95 fit test. An outside test for the 3M 1870 mask is accepted only if it was quantitative.
• Eye exam: Ishihara color deficiency test
• Immunizations: Measles, mumps, and rubella require 2 MMR boosters or a positive titer. Varicella requires 2 boosters or a positive titer. Hepatitis B requires a titer, declination, or 3-dose series.
• Background checks: 7-year search, with SAM/EPLS and HHS/OIG checks renewed annually
• Competency exams: Must meet or exceed the Angoff score, or achieve a passing score if not completed through the platform
• Lift assessment: 25 lb (may be 10 lb depending on position), completed at occupational health
• References: 2 professional references within the past 2 years
• Documents: Driver's license or state ID, signed FCRA authorization before start, passport-style badge photo emailed the Monday before start
• Online modules: Complete all required online learning modules by 7 a.m. on the Wednesday before start

Flu Vaccine Deadlines (2026-27)

• All flu shots or approved exemptions are mandatory. Only religious or medical exemptions are considered.
• Shots must be obtained by December 2, 2026.
• Exemption requests must be submitted before November 22, 2026.
• Agency staff starting on or after November 22, 2026 must submit exemption requests at least 10 days before their start date.

Travel Restrictions

• The facility is limited to travelers whose primary residence is outside a 50-mile radius of Saratoga Springs.
• No new contracts will be signed with travelers whose primary residence is in these counties: Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster. Extensions will be reviewed case by case.