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

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

Location

• Rochester, New York

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (07:00 – 19:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Available to work every other holiday, if needed

Unit Details

• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Floating: Required to float within skillset
• Uniform: Navy blue and white scrub colors

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN competency for MS/Telemetry units
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Locals: RNs within 75 miles are not accepted for this travel role

Health and Compliance Requirements

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

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

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

Background and Verification

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony checks)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Education verification from primary source (no hard copy degrees)
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation if applicable
• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 past employments)
• References: 2 references within 3 years (required for agency direct hires)
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start

Certifications (as required by unit)

• ACLS (AHA provider/instructor/RQI accepted)
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams
• Color blindness testing (one-time)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit time-off and special scheduling requests at time of application
• The client may cancel up to three shifts during the contract without penalty
• Facility is Magnet-recognized and an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• The hospital offers specialized services including cardiac, cancer, neuroscience, pediatric emergency, birthing, and advanced surgical programs