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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Rochester, New York
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
• Float required
• Weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed
• Locals accepted only if within 75 miles
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions
• Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (med/surg/telemetry preferred)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Competencies:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • IV placement competency (PICC team available but RN should be competent)
  • Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
  • Isolation precautions

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required by unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as required by unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as required by unit
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as required by unit
• NIH Stroke Certification - required for all RNs except birthing units & OR
• State RN License primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Health & Compliance Requirements

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

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
• TB questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test renewal)
• 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
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/diploma if no education verification on file
• Work history verification (at least 2 past employments)
• References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

Additional Information

• Scrubs color: Navy blue/white
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• First-time travelers accepted

This position offers a flexible med/surg telemetry experience in a dynamic overflow unit with a supportive team and comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.