Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float Pool – Evening Rotation

Position Overview

Join the facility's Med-Surg Tele float pool on a 16-week contract. You'll provide comprehensive nursing care across multiple medical-surgical and telemetry units, supporting adult patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour evening rotation: 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
• 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
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessments, medication administration, and treatment delivery
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously; respond to changes in patient condition
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, wound management, and pain control
• Coordinate care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, and chronic conditions
• Administer cardiac drips and other medications per physician orders
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and the interdisciplinary team on care planning and discharge
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Typically manage 4–6 patients per shift (varies by unit acuity)
• Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in NY (or compact license)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years recent acute Med-Surg/Tele hospital experience
• Telemetry and EKG interpretation competency
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted
• Flexibility to float between units as needed