Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,200 to $2,300 per week in Rochester, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Rochester, NY
Agency: job.com
Pay: $2,200 to $2,300 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse MS/Tele

Pay Information

$2,200 to $2,300 per week

Shift Details

Nights - 3 x 12 hours

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Telemetry (Pulmonary Unit)

Start Date:  December 1, 2025
Duration:  13 weeks
Shift:  3x12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Openings:  1

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced  Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse  to join the Pulmonary Unit for a 13-week travel assignment. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in telemetry and respiratory patient management, with the ability to provide high-quality care for adults and geriatric patients experiencing complex pulmonary and cardiac conditions.

This is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where nurses collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams to deliver optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients with acute respiratory and cardiac diagnoses including respiratory failure, CHF, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, sepsis, pulmonary fibrosis, and interstitial lung disease.

• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize and manage dysrhythmias, and administer prescribed cardiac medications.

• Manage and maintain central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IVs.

• Administer blood products and manage heparin and insulin protocols (including IV insulin drips).

• Perform respiratory care including tracheostomy management, oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula.

• Provide post-hemodialysis and continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) management as needed.

• Participate in rapid response situations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care.

• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in  Epic (preferred).

Additional Details

• Patient Ratio: Nights 6–7:1 (may stretch to 8–10 if short-staffed).

• Float: Yes — within scope of practice.

• Call: Required as needed.

• Weekends: Every other weekend.

• Orientation: 4 hours classroom + on-unit orientation; modules completed prior to start.

• Scrub Color: Navy blue or white.

• Locals: Not accepted (must be >75 miles from facility).

Requirements

Qualifications

• Active NY RN license (required prior to start).

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent MS/Tele or Pulmonary experience.

• Certifications: BLS required.

• Charting: Epic preferred.

• Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers welcome.