Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse | Med Surg Telemetry | Rochester, NY | Start: 10/05/2026 | Travel assignment (weeks) | $1,889–$1,972 per week | No guaranteed hours | Shift: 4x12 Days | Unit: 14-bed temporary overflow med/surg telemetry unit to accommodate ED boarders with flex space inside GI Endoscopy; census may vary

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,889–$1,972 per week
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Shift: 4x12 Days
- Unit/setting: 14-bed med/surg telemetry overflow on a hospital unit
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Floating: May float to med/surg as needed; interdisciplinary support available
- No guaranteed hours

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult medical-surgical patients with telemetry monitoring, under supervision as applicable
- Maintain telemetry observation, perform routine assessments, and respond to changes in patient status per unit protocol
- Perform phlebotomy and IV placement competency (mandatory) as part of routine care per unit needs
- Administer medications per orders; manage wound care, dressing changes, JP/Hemovac care, Foley care, and NG/G-tube management
- Assist with oxygen delivery, EKG acquisition, vital signs, and isolation precautions; support patient safety and comfort
- Document in the EPIC charting system; complete admission assessments and SBAR communications for ED transfers and other admissions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (IV team, PT, Respiratory, Interpretation, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, Pharmacy, Transport, Unit Secretary) to coordinate care
- LPN role note: LPNs may not assume certain assignments or act as a resource in GIOF/med-surg; may be used as a patient care tech (PCT) as assigned

Requirements
- NY license required in-hand for submission; pending licenses not accepted
- Certification: BLS required
- Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience required; previous charge experience preferred
- Education: As indicated by job notes (not specified here); EPIC charting experience required
- Core skills: Phlebotomy and IV placement competency (mandatory); telemetry monitoring; wound care; Foley, JP/Hemovac care; NG/G-tube management; oxygen delivery; vital signs; EKG/montioring; medication administration (IM/SQ); adherence to isolation precautions
- Charting: EPIC required
- Location restrictions: Candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Flexibility: Ability to float to med/surg as needed; call dependent on staffing needs
- First travel assignment: Accepted

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel recruitment support 24/7
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Extension opportunities on eligible assignments
- Housing assistance available (where offered)
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
- Ongoing assignment support and resources throughout the shift

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available at you’ll find additional travel nursing roles and related opportunities that fit your licensure and specialty interests. Please apply to this posting if your license is in-hand, you meet the RN experience expectations, and you’re prepared for a travel assignment in Rochester, NY.

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.

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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

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

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Powered by JazzHR

UlhBcxJqJy