Med Surg Tele

Med Surg Tele Float Pool – Night Shift RN

Location: Rochester, NY

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

Contract: 16 weeks

Schedule: 36 hours per week; 1 weekend shift per week or 2 weekend shifts every other weekend. Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed. Must work at least 1 holiday during contract.

About the Role

You'll join a med/surg float pool, providing comprehensive care across multiple med/surg telemetry units. You'll manage adult patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions—monitoring cardiac rhythms, managing medications and drips, coordinating pre- and post-operative care, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to 4–6 patients per shift
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; respond to patient condition changes
• Administer medications and cardiac drips per physician orders
• Manage wound care, pain management, and post-operative recovery
• Coordinate care for patients with diabetes, cardiac, and respiratory diagnoses
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and discharge instructions
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in the EMR
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Float to other units as needed based on facility staffing requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license in New York (or compact license)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years recent acute med/surg or telemetry experience in a hospital setting
• Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Flexibility to adjust schedule according to facility needs