Med Surg Tele

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse – Float Pool

Location: Rochester, NY

Shift: 12-hour nights (7 PM–7 AM) with day/night rotation option

Contract: 16 weeks

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

About the Role

You'll join the medical-surgical telemetry float pool, rotating across multiple med-surg and telemetry units. You'll provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions, including pre- and post-operative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; respond to rhythm changes and patient condition deterioration
• 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 diagnoses)
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation
• Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Typical patient load: 4–6 patients per shift (varies by acuity)

Requirements

• Active RN license in New York (or compact license)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• 2+ years recent acute med-surg/telemetry experience in a hospital setting
• Telemetry and EKG interpretation competency
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• Flexibility to float to other units as needed
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility

Start Date: October 27, 2026