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

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider/Instructor/RQI accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit description
• Skills:

  • Med/Surg Telemetry experience
  • Competent in IV placement (PICC team involvement)
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, oxygen tanks)
  • Non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (Registered Nurse)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• EPIC experience 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 accepted only if within 75 miles
• Pending license not accepted
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Education verification from primary source required (no hard copies)
• 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
• Employment application and skills checklist required annually
• Work history verification of at least 2 past employments required

Health & Safety Requirements

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

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, with acceptable mask types specified
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire acceptable in lieu of annual renewal
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (amphetamines, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, opiates, etc.)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start
• 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 of start and monthly thereafter

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