Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Rochester, New York
Unity Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 14 bed overflow med/surg telemetry unit for ED boarder patients
• Flex space inside GI Endoscopy area; patient census may vary with demand
• Weekend coverage every other week (EOW)
• Float required
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed
• Locals accepted only if within 75 miles
• Pending license not accepted
• Minimal Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Unit accepts first-time travelers

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification as required by unit
• EPIC experience required
• Competencies: Medication/Pharmacology exam, Color Blind Testing, Competency Exam as required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• State License primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Clinical Skills & Competencies

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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (Registered Nurse)
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Health & Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete the following health-related requirements and lab work within 5 days of signing the contract:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
• TB questionnaire (in lieu of annual TB test)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug screening (within 30 days of start)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (during flu season)
• Eye exam (Snellen, within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background & Verification Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (felony checks) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 3 months of start, run monthly
• Education verification from primary source required (no hard copies)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if applicable
• Transcript/diploma if no education verification on file
• Employment verification of at least 2 past employments
• References (2 within 3 years) required for Aya candidates only
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and pre-employment compliance attestations

State-Specific Requirements (New York)

• NYS Nurse Aide Registry (if applicable) within 3 months of start
• NYS Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Results (for certain units)
• Disciplinary Action Search Results (for certain units)
• Sex Offender Registry Search within 30 days of start
• NY Medicaid Exclusion List check within 3 months of start, run monthly

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy blue or white

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with med/surg telemetry experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Rochester, NY, who is comfortable with floating and weekend coverage every other week. Prior charge experience is preferred but not required.