Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Tele Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg Tele in Rochester, New York. Start date 06/22/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 3x12 Days. Weekly pay range: $1,825–$1,899 per week. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. This role supports a 14-bed temporary overflow med/surg-tele unit used for overflow and ED holding with adult and geriatric patients. Orientation is 12 hours. The unit features interdisciplinary support and may require float to ED holding patients. First-time travelers are accepted. NY license in hand is required; BLS is required; NIHSS is included in postings. The unit operates with minimal time off requests and adheres to RTO restrictions.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,825–$1,899 per week
- Shift: 3x12 Days
- Start date: 06/22/2026
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Unit type: Med/Surg Tele overflow with ED holding function
- Roster and floating: Float to ED holding patients; every other weekend coverage; minimal RTO

Responsibilities
- Deliver bedside nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a Med/Surg Telemetry overflow unit, including monitoring, assessments, and timely escalation.
- Interpret dysrhythmias, manage telemetric monitoring, and respond to Rapid Response or Code Team activations as needed.
- Perform phlebotomy and IV placement; establish and maintain peripheral lines; utilize the unit’s PICC team as appropriate.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; monitor for adverse reactions and document findings in the electronic charting system.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Transport, Interpretation services) to coordinate patient care.
- Adhere to isolation precautions and PPE protocols; maintain patient safety and infection control standards.
- Chart in EPIC; ensure accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Maintain readiness for potential float assignments to ED holding as patient census changes.

Requirements
- Licensure: Active New York RN license in hand
- Certifications: BLS required; NIHSS certification or eligibility noted
- Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; charge nurse experience preferred; travel experience not required; unit accepts first-time travelers
- Skills: Phlebotomy and IV placement competency; med/surg telemetry care; dysrhythmia interpretation; rapid response/code team participation; isolation precautions; PPE usage
- Education: RN degree and eligibility to practice as a registered nurse (as required by state licensure)
- Other: Ability to work in a 14-bed overflow Med/Surg Tele unit with ED holding function; EPIC charting experience

Benefits and Support
- Orientation provided (12 hours) to support onboarding and unit acclimation
- EPIC electronic charting system experienced users preferred
- Interdisciplinary team environment with IV/PICC, PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Transport, and Interpretation services
- Travel assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including coordination of lodging and travel as applicable
- Dedicated account management and ongoing recruiter support for duration of the assignment
- Compliance with minimal RTO; clear scheduling expectations and advance notice where possible

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About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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