Med Surg Tele

Med Surg Tele Float Pool RN – Rochester, NY

Position Overview

Join the facility's medical-surgical telemetry float pool as a registered nurse. You'll provide comprehensive care to adult patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions across multiple med-surg tele units.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (night/day rotation available)
• 36 hours per week
• 1 weekend shift per week or 2 weekend shifts every other weekend
• Must work at least 1 holiday during the contract
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
• 16-week contract

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care including cardiac monitoring, vital sign assessment, and rhythm interpretation
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips as ordered
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, including wound care and pain management
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (cardiac, respiratory, diabetes, and more)
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic health record
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Typical patient load: 4–6 patients per shift (varies by acuity)

Requirements

• Active New York RN license
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years recent acute med-surg/tele experience in a hospital setting
• Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to float to other units as needed
• Reside more than 50 miles from the facility