Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - MS/Tele Unit

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

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work every other holiday, if needed
• Floating: Required to float within skillset
• Locals: RNs within 75 miles are not accepted (radius rule)
• Accepts first-time travelers

Licenses & Certifications

• Active New York Single State RN license required (NY is not Compact)
• Charge nurse experience is required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• State License Verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Clinical Skills Required

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response (dysrhythmia interpretation/management, Rapid Response/Code team activation)
• IV therapy/phlebotomy (peripheral line care/management)
• Oxygen administration including nasal cannula, oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions

Unit Details

• Patient Ratios: 1:5 to 1:7
• Must have worked in acute care within the past 6 months
• MS/Tele unit assignment given at time of offer
• Scrub Color: Navy blue and white combinations

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have charge nurse experience and recent acute care experience (within 6 months)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
• COVID vaccination preferred but not required

Background & Verification

• 7-year criminal background check required within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months and run monthly
• Education verification from primary source required
• Work history verification required (at least 2 past employments)
• References required for some candidates (2 references within 3 years)

Additional Notes

• Must submit scheduling requests upon application
• Client may cancel up to three shifts during the contract without charge
• Candidates must complete health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing contract

This position is at a Magnet-recognized, 528-bed acute care teaching hospital with advanced stroke and cardiac services.