Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse – Night Shift Float Pool

Location: Rochester, NY

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)

Schedule: 36 hours per week; 1 weekend shift per week or 2 weekend shifts every other weekend

Contract Duration: 16 weeks

Start Date: October 27, 2026

About the Role

Join the facility's med-surg telemetry float pool, rotating across multiple medical-surgical units during night hours. You'll provide comprehensive care to adult patients with a range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions, including pre- and post-operative cases.

Your Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and cardiac drips per physician orders
• Manage wound care, pain management, and post-operative recovery
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory)
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team on plan of care and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Typical patient load: 4–6 patients per shift (varies by acuity)
• Follow infection control and fall prevention protocols

Requirements

• Active NY RN license; AHA BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years recent acute med-surg/telemetry experience in a hospital setting
• Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency required
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Flexibility to float to other units and work at least 1 holiday during contract
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed