Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Floating: Required as per facility needs
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent Med Surg/Telemetry nursing experience (within the past year)
• Higher years of experience not indicated, so 1 year is required
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Skills and Competencies

• Med Surg/Telemetry nursing skills
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Peripheral line care and management
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, oxygen tanks)
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid New York State RN License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Requirements/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
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Peripheral line care and management
• Oxygen administration
• Non-invasive airway management
• Isolation precautions

Additional Requirements

• Recent experience within the past year is mandatory
• Pass/fail telemetry assessment on first day of orientation (minimum 80% score) covering:

  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation including heart blocks, arrhythmias, paced rhythms
  • Understanding telemetry strip intervals
  • Appropriate clinical interventions for arrhythmias
• Nurses are responsible for independently measuring and interpreting telemetry strips (no telemetry techs employed)
• Call-off policy: Maximum 3 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Background checks and verifications required prior to start (including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by licensed provider
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years or declination
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunity
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Professional references and skills checklist required
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgements must be reviewed and signed

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Med Surg/Telemetry RN in Auburn, NY. The role requires at least 1 year of recent experience in Med Surg/Telemetry nursing, New York RN licensure, and certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS. The position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts per week with floating as needed and requires competency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry patient management. Multiple health screenings, background checks, and facility-specific compliance documents are mandatory prior to start.