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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele Charge RN

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: April 21, 2026
Shift: 4x10 hour day or night shifts (optional 5x8 hour day/night shifts)
Weekend Shifts: Some required
Local Candidates: Must live more than 75 miles away
First Time Travelers: Accepted

Job Description

Will work as charge nurse every shift (charge nurse premium applies).
Must have leadership experience in a Medical-Surgical unit within the past year.
Experience with staff scheduling and coaching required.
No floating required.
Charting experience with EPIC system is required.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New York
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
Leadership experience in a Medical-Surgical unit within the past year
Experience with scheduling and coaching staff
Experience with EPIC charting system
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Tech Cert Verification - National
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Required Documentation & Compliance

Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID).
Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, national sex offender registry, education verification, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
Primary source verification of New York RN license within 30 days of start.
Health-related requirements and lab work must be completed within 5 days of contract signing, including:
- Physical exam (within 1 year)
- Fit mask test (annual)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
- Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
- Drug screening within 30 days of start
- Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
- Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
References: 2 references within 3 years required for certain candidates.
Employment application and skills checklist required.
Work history verification of at least 2 past employments.

Certifications That May Be Required (Based on Unit Description)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Additional Notes

Candidates must be able to complete all required health and compliance documentation promptly.
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
No floating assignments expected.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with recent MedSurg leadership experience who is comfortable working charge nurse shifts and has EPIC charting skills.