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

License Required: Active NY RN license

Certifications Required: AHA BLS and ACLS

About the Role

You'll join the medical-surgical telemetry float pool, rotating across all med-surg tele units to support patient care during night shifts. This is a dynamic role that requires flexibility and strong clinical judgment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to adult patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously; respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments, including cardiac drips as ordered
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, including wound care and pain management
• Care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
• Coordinate care with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions
• Document accurately in the electronic health record
• Manage 4–6 patients per shift (varies by acuity)
• Follow infection control and fall prevention protocols

Requirements

• 2+ years recent acute medical-surgical/telemetry experience in a hospital setting
• 2+ years U.S. work experience required for non-U.S. candidates
• Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Must work at least 1 holiday during the contract
• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed