Job Description
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Tele, travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Start date 06/22/2026 for a contract measured in weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,774 to $1,928 per week with shift 3x12 Days and no guaranteed hours. This position is in a hospital setting focusing on adult and geriatric Med/Surg Tele overflow care, supporting ED boarders in a flex space inside GI Endoscopy. The unit is a 14-bed overflow/holding area with typical patient care needs across med/surg telemetry. Orientation is 12 hours, and the assignment may require float to ED holding patients. First-time travelers are welcome.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,774–$1,928 per week
- Shift: 3x12 Days
- Location: Rochester, NY
- Start date: 06/22/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Unit: 14-bed Med/Surg Tele overflow unit supporting ED boarders
- Floating: Yes, may float to ED holding
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Schedule notes: Every other weekend (EOW); ~4 weekend shifts per contract; block schedule not guaranteed; minimal RTO
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a Med/Surg Tele overflow setting
- Monitor vital signs, detect and respond to dysrhythmias, and manage continuous patient conditions
- Perform phlebotomy and IV placement; manage peripheral lines; coordinate with the PICC team as needed
- Administer medications, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management per physician orders
- Implement isolation precautions and PPE use; maintain infection control standards
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV/PICC, PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Transport, Interpretation services) and participate in Rapid Response/Code teams
- Document in EPIC; ensure accurate charting and timely communications with the care team
- Float to ED holding as needed and follow unit protocols for overflow patient care
Requirements
- Active New York RN license in hand; pending licenses not accepted
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year RN experience; charge experience preferred
- Prior Med/Surg Tele or overflow/holding unit experience considered
- Ability to work in a fast-paced overflow Med/Surg Tele setting and float to ED holding as needed
- Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy and IV placement; knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation
- EPIC charting experience or proficiency with similar electronic medical record systems
Benefits and Support
- Orientation provided to support transition to the unit
- Interdisciplinary support teams available (IV/PICC, PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Transport, Interpretation services)
- Dedicated nursing leadership and travel support through the assignment process
- Ongoing access to staffing and scheduling coordination during the contract
- Real-time capability to address questions about scheduling and shift changes
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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.
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