Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry RN — Rochester, NY | Days | 13-Week Contract

This Med/Surg Telemetry unit cares for adult and geriatric patients presenting with cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, infectious, pain-related, and uncontrolled diabetes diagnoses. RNs are expected to be proficient in phlebotomy and IV placement, as these are mandatory competencies for all nursing staff on this unit.

Shift & Schedule

• Days: 3×12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Block scheduling considered but not guaranteed
• Maximum 10 days RTO per contract

Clinical Skills Required

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Peripheral line care and management
• Non-invasive airway management and oxygen administration (nasal cannula, face mask, portable tanks)
• Rapid Response Team activation
• Isolation precautions/PPE
• Phlebotomy and IV insertion

Float Requirement

Travelers will float within scope to ED boarders, stable ICU, med/surg, and stable acute brain injury patients.

Certifications

• BLS (required)
• NIHSS

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Active New York RN license required at time of submission
• Electronic health record experience is a hard requirement
• Candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible
• No pending licenses accepted

Scrubs: Any combination of navy and white

PCTs are available on all shifts to assist with vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and activities of daily living. Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, rapid response teams, and more.