Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele) - 26-00768

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)

Specialty: MS/Tele
Shift: Night Shift – 3x12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks
Location: Rochester, New York

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) will provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, experience in telemetry monitoring, and the ability to manage patients with complex medical conditions while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients.

• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and initiate appropriate interventions.

• Utilize Rapid Response protocols for patient deterioration.

• Administer and manage oxygen therapy, including nasal cannula, masks, and portable oxygen devices.

• Maintain isolation precautions and adhere to infection control guidelines.

• Manage peripheral IV lines; provide care for PICC lines and central lines as required.

• Operate and monitor telemetry systems, EKG machines, and life support equipment.

• Collaborate with Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for vitals, glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs.

• Coordinate with in-house phlebotomy teams for peripheral lab draws.

• Float to other units as needed, including MS, ED, ICU (stable patients only), and Acute Brain Injury units (stable patients only).

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system.

Patient Population

• Cardiac conditions

• Stroke

• Infections

• Pain management

• Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Staffing & Ratios

• Day/Evening: 5:1 (may stretch to 6–7:1)

• Night: 6–7:1 (may stretch to 8–10:1 during staffing shortages)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license

• Minimum 1 year of MS/Tele experience

• BLS certification required

• Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation experience

• Ability to work every other weekend

• First-time travelers welcome

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.