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Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Work in PACU Holding with post-operative patients who are fully recovered and awaiting disposition (discharge or transfer to a bed upstairs).
Float to Med Surg PRN as needed.
Shift: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM (no weekends, holidays, or call).
Patient population includes post-op ortho, neuro, GYN, general cases, and others needing observation.
Day/evening nurse-to-patient ratio: 5:1 (stretch 6-7). Night ratio: 6-7:1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in).
Scrubs provided.
Must be located more than 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates).
Orientation provided in PACU Extended Stay.
Epic experience required.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience within the last year.
Post-operative nursing experience.
Proficient in interpretation of cardiac dysrhythmias.
Experience with total joint replacement care.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency.
Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to float to Med Surg as needed.
Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted.
Must complete all health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of contract signing.

Health and Compliance Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification.
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; TB questionnaire accepted in lieu of annual renewal.
Immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive, completed series, or declination)
- Varicella
Drug screening within 30 days of start.
Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season.
Snellen eye exam within 1 year.
COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required.

Documentation and Verification

Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 past employments).
References (2 within last 3 years) required for direct hire candidates.
Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and attestation forms.
State-specific checks including sex offender registry and Medicaid exclusion list.

Work Environment

Patients are post-operative, fully recovered, and awaiting disposition.
Support provided by Patient Care Technicians during shift.
Telemetry monitoring on unit.
No weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities.

This position is ideal for an RN with telemetry and post-op experience seeking a travel contract with a stable weekday schedule and no weekend or holiday shifts.