Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• Shift: 3x12 hour rotation (Day: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / Night: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Able to manage 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio on MedSurg
• Floating: Required
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Radius: Must live within 75 miles of the facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• IV therapy and phlebotomy: Peripheral line care and management
• Respiratory care: Use of nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, and non-invasive airway management
• Adherence to isolation precautions
• Care for acute stroke and neurological patients within an adjustable acuity care model

Facility & Unit Information

• Acute Stroke Unit with 39 beds specializing in acute stroke and neurological disorders as well as acute medical patients
• Tertiary care hospital with 528 staffed beds

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal background check (felony checks)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification from primary source required (transcripts/diplomas if no verification on file)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask (N95) testing within 1 year, with acceptable models specified; PAPR accepted if failed
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with annual TB questionnaire as applicable
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

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

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for agency direct hires)
• Employment application and work history verification required
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as per specialty
• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid background) required
• State-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list within 30 days of start and monthly as applicable

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized acute stroke and telemetry environment with a supportive tertiary care hospital setting.