Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,992 per week in Rochester, NY

Job Opportunity – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse – New York

Start Date: September 29, 2026

Location: Rochester, New York

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), every other weekend required

Highlights:

• High-volume 528-bed tertiary care hospital providing advanced medical and surgical care
• Care for diverse patient populations including CHF, acute MI, post-device care (pacemakers), arrhythmias, general surgery, colorectal procedures, ostomy care, and reconstruction patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7 on a combined 77-bed unit (26-bed cardiac telemetry and 51-bed medical-surgical)
• EPIC electronic medical record system utilized throughout the facility
• Floating to other units is required as part of assignment
• First-time travelers welcome; contract length approximately 13 weeks

Requirements:

• Active, unencumbered New York State Registered Nurse license (must be in hand prior to submission)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
• Valid NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC charting system (required)
• Experience with blood product administration, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, wound care/wound VAC, and non-invasive airway management
• Ability to manage patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:7 in a high-acuity environment
• Must reside more than 75 miles from facility location

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers experienced nurses the chance to work in a dynamic tertiary care environment caring for a diverse mix of cardiac and surgical patients. You'll utilize advanced clinical skills in dysrhythmia management, post-procedural monitoring, and complex wound care while being supported by interdisciplinary teams and rapid response resources. This assignment is ideal for adaptable nurses seeking to expand their expertise across multiple patient populations in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.