LVN Med/Surg Telemetry
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse (LVN / LPN)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a 14-bed overflow med/surg telemetry unit designed to accommodate ED boarder patients.
• Unit is a flexible space within a GI Endoscopy area; patient census may fluctuate based on demand.
• Responsibilities include emergency department skills, blood glucose monitoring/testing, feeding tube care, Foley catheter insertion (male and female), administration of ear/eye drops, IM & SQ injections, NG/G tube care, oxygen administration, ambulation assistance, bathing, mouth care, patient admission, communication of patient status changes, isolation precautions, and vital sign monitoring.
• Must float to care for med/surg patients as needed.
• Weekend coverage every other week (EOW).
• Call requirements depend on staffing needs.
• Communication primarily via SBAR for ED patients; verbal report for other transfers/admissions.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Scrub colors: Navy blue/white.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in New York.
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Care setting.
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• Competency in phlebotomy and placing IVs.
• Telemetry experience.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Health and Safety Requirements

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

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

Additional Information

• Minimal return-to-office restrictions.
• Locals within 75 miles not accepted for this assignment.
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed.
• References required for agency direct hires (2 references within 3 years).
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Work history verification required (minimum 2 past employments).
• State-specific requirements include New York Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable), fingerprinting, disciplinary action search, sex offender registry check, and Medicaid exclusion list checks as required by unit or role.

This position is ideal for LVN/LPN nurses with med/surg telemetry experience seeking a short-term travel assignment in New York.