Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg Tele Overflow unit in Rochester, NY. This travel, temporary assignment begins on 09/28/2026 and runs for an unspecified number of weeks. Weekly pay ranges from 1,381 to 1,466 per week, with shift coverage described as 3x12 Days. The unit is a 14-bed temporary overflow med/surg-tele unit co-located inside the GI Endoscopy space to support ED throughput by housing boarding patients. The role requires EPIC charting experience and telemetry monitoring on-site and remotely. First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment. Orientation is 12 hours.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 1,381-1,466 per week
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Shift: 3x12 Days
- Unit: 14-bed Med/Surg Telemetry overflow (flex space inside GI Endoscopy) with ED boarding patient population
- Orientation: 12 hours
- First-time traveler accepted; flexible float to med/surg as needed

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a med/surg telemetry overflow unit, including routine assessments, monitoring, and care coordination for ED boarders and med/surg tele patients.
- Monitor telemetry on the unit and via remote systems; perform 12-lead ECG interpretation and respond to telemetry alarms as appropriate.
- Perform phlebotomy and IV insertion with competency; manage IV therapy and related care.
- Support feeding tube care (NG/G-tube) and Foley catheter management; perform wound care and simple dressing changes.
- Assist with central line dressing changes and monitoring of blood products as indicated; administer medications via appropriate routes (per scope); provide oxygen therapy and vital signs documentation.
- Chart accurately in EPIC; communicate status changes, isolation precautions, and patient needs to the interdisciplinary team (IV team, PT, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Work, RRT, Interpretation, Transport, Unit Secretary).

Requirements
- Active New York license in hand to submit (per unit notes)
- Minimum 1 year RN experience required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Phlebotomy and IV insertion competency required
- BLS Certification required
- First-time traveler accepted; ability to float to med/surg and telemetry as needed
- Ability to work in a 14-bed Med/Surg Telemetry overflow unit and adhere to isolation precautions and patient safety protocols

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Orientation and unit-specific onboarding (12 hours)
- Access to fast credentialing and ongoing assignment support
- Real-time assistance with scheduling and clinical questions during assignment

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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