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

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• Mandatory competency in phlebotomy and IV placement.
• Patient ratios:

  • Day/Evening: 5:1 (stretch 6-7)
  • Night: 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in)
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living.
• Must float within scope to similar units as needed.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW).
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed.
• No local candidates accepted within 75 miles radius.

Patient Population & Care Requirements

• Common diagnoses: osteoarthritis, fractures.
• Special skills required:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • IV insulin protocols
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Blood product administration
  • Peripheral line care/management
  • Heparin protocols
  • Management of cardiac drips (no titration)
  • PCA management
  • Ortho trauma and total joint replacements
  • Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
  • External CPAP/BIPAP
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Tracheostomy management
  • Wound care and wound vac management

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York.
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with IV insulin protocols.
• Skilled in feeding tube care and management.
• Knowledge of heparin protocols.
• Ability to manage cardiac drips (no titration).
• Experience with ortho trauma care.
• Competent in chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac).
• Experience with external CPAP/BIPAP.
• Skilled in High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management.
• Proficient in tracheostomy management.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start.
• 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 required within 3 months of start.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and updated monthly.
• Education verification from primary source required.
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained internationally.
• Transcript/diploma required if education verification is not on file.
• Employment application and work history verification required.
• References required for direct hire candidates (2 references within 3 years).
• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed prior to start.
• Fingerprinting and additional background checks may be required for certain units.

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 1 week allowed during contract.
• Locals within 75 miles are not accepted for this assignment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized MS/Telemetry environment with a focus on cardiac and orthopedic patient care, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility to float between units.