Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Rochester, NY

13-Week Contract | 4x12 Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Start: December 7, 2026

This Med/Surg Telemetry unit manages adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular diagnoses and wound care needs. The care team is supported by PCTs who handle vitals, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs, allowing RNs to focus on clinical priorities.

Clinical Skills Required

• Phlebotomy and peripheral IV placement (mandatory competency for all RNs on this unit)
• Cardiac monitoring: dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Rapid Response Team activation
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, face masks, portable tanks), non-invasive airway management
• Peripheral line care and management
• Wound vac and Hoyer lift operation
• Isolation precautions/PPE

Certifications

• BLS (required)
• NIHSS (required)
• MS/Tele experience required

Scheduling & Float

• Every other weekend required
• Float to Med/Surg, ICU, or ED possible — always at Med/Surg scope; no out-of-scope practice
• Block scheduling attempted but not guaranteed
• RTO limited to approximately 1 week per contract

Ratios

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience
• Active NY state license required at time of submission
• Electronic charting experience required
• Candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible
• No pending licenses accepted
• First-time travelers welcome

Orientation: Pre-start modules (up to 10 hours) followed by a 4-hour classroom session and unit-based orientation.

Scrubs: Navy blue/white