Med Surg Tele

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

13-Week Contract | 3x12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

This Med/Surg Telemetry unit cares for an adult and geriatric population presenting with acute respiratory failure, CHF, COPD exacerbation, ia, and sepsis. RNs manage moderate-to-high acuity patients and must be comfortable with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, including amiodarone drip administration.

Clinical Requirements

• Phlebotomy and peripheral IV placement are mandatory competencies for all RNs on this unit
• Proficiency with non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration (nasal cannula, face mask, portable tank), and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with BIPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, ventilators, tracheostomy, and chest tube management
• Rapid Response Team activation and participation
• Peripheral line care and management

Scheduling & Coverage

• PCT support on unit for vitals, glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs
• Every other weekend required; no on-call required
• Float to like units within scope is required
• Block scheduling considered but not guaranteed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• Active New York RN license required at time of submission — pending licenses not accepted
• BLS required
• Experience with electronic charting is required
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible
• Maximum 10 days of pre-approved time off per contract

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