Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

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

Job Summary

• Position requires competency in phlebotomy and IV placement.
• Work on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit with patient diagnoses primarily cardiac-related.
• Patient-to-nurse 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.
• Floating within scope to similar units may be required.
• Weekend work required every other weekend (EOW).
• Block scheduling may be accommodated but is not guaranteed.
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State (primary source verification required within 30 days of start).
• Minimum 1 year of 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.
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias.
• Experience with Rapid Response Teams.