Med Surg Tele

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Rochester, NY

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

This MS/Tele unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac and stroke diagnoses, with interdisciplinary support from respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more. Nurses here are expected to function independently with phlebotomy and IV placement — both are mandatory competencies for all RNs on this unit.

Clinical Requirements

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• NIHSS certification required
• Oxygen administration (nasal cannula, face mask, portable tanks)
• Non-invasive airway management
• Peripheral line care and management
• Rapid response team activation
• Isolation precautions and PPE
• Hoyer lift proficiency

Scheduling & Coverage

• Night shift: 4x12 hours (7 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Float required within scope to MS, ICU, and ED
• Block scheduling considered but not guaranteed
• No holiday RTO; RTO requests capped at 7 days per contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience
• BLS required; NIHSS required
• Active NY RN license required at time of submission
• Electronic charting experience required
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible
• No pending licenses accepted

First-time travelers welcome. Start date: December 14, 2026.