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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Unit Description

• 14-bed overflow med/surg telemetry unit for ED boarder patients
• Flex space inside GI Endoscopy area; patient census may fluctuate
• Weekend coverage every other week (EOW)
• Float required
• Open to block scheduling (not guaranteed)
• Locals accepted only if within 75 miles
• Pending license not accepted
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (higher value confirmed)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• EPIC experience required
• Competencies include:

  • Med/Surg Telemetry nursing
  • PICC/IV team skills (competent in IV placement)
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
  • Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, tanks)
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA accepted, as required by unit
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• State RN license verification (primary source) within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete the following health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) or TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (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)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification

• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Education verification from primary source required (no hard copies)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/diploma if no education verification on file
• Employment application and work history verification required
• References required for some candidates (2 references within 3 years)

Additional Notes

• Scrubs color: Navy blue/white
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required for this position
• Facility-specific onboarding modules and documents will be provided prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with med/surg telemetry experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Rochester, NY, with flexibility and opportunity to float within the unit.