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

Job Opportunity: Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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 experience (within the past year) in Med Surg/Telemetry nursing
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly 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

• License: New York State Registered Nurse License
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Additional Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Recent Med Surg/Telemetry experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Must pass a telemetry assessment (minimum 80%) on the first day of orientation covering cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Background checks including SSN trace, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by a licensed provider
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity documentation
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine records or declination
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Professional references (2 within last 3 years)
• Skills checklist required
• Facility-specific documents to review and sign (e.g., Code of Conduct, Patient Abuse Reporting, Confidentiality Agreement)

Important Notes

• No blocked scheduling
• Call-off policy: maximum 3 shifts per 13-week assignment
• If the nurse does not have a NY license at time of submission, proof of application date is required
• Nurses are responsible for independently measuring and interpreting telemetry strips as facility does not employ telemetry technicians

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with recent Med Surg/Telemetry experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in New York with a reputable healthcare network.