Charge RN - Med Surg/Telemetry
Rochester, New York
Rochester General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele Charge RN

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8 Days/Nights
Start Date: April 21, 2026
Weekend Shifts: Some required
Local Candidates: Must live more than 75 miles away
First Time Travelers: Accepted

Job Description

• Charge nurse responsibilities every shift (includes a charge shift differential).
• Must have leadership experience in a Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) unit within the past year.
• Experience with staff scheduling and coaching required.
• No floating required.
• Charting experience with EPIC is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Leadership experience in a MedSurg unit within the past year
• Experience with scheduling and coaching staff
• Experience with EPIC charting
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP
  • TNCC
  • EFM
  • NIHSS
  • Tech Cert Verification - National

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID).
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, national sex offender registry, education verification, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Primary source verification of state nursing license within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start.
• Health-related requirements and lab work must be completed within 5 days of contract signing, including:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year)
  • Fit mask test (annual)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
  • Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year
• References: 2 references within 3 years required for agency compliance.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Work history verification of at least 2 past employments.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. First-time travelers are accepted.
• Some weekend shifts are required.
• Candidates must be able to work charge nurse shifts consistently.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with recent MedSurg leadership experience, strong clinical and charge nurse skills, and EPIC charting proficiency looking for a travel contract in New York.