Med/Surg Tele | RN

GHR Healthcare; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 91,910 - 94,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare benefits

Dental and Vision

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse for a travel nursing job in Rochester, NY. This position requires an active NY RN license and at least one year of relevant experience. Nurses will provide comprehensive patient care in a tertiary care hospital, manage telemetry, and collaborate with various healthcare teams. The role offers competitive pay and the chance to experience Rochester’s vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience required.
• Previous charge nurse experience is required.
• Travel nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients.
• Monitor telemetry and respond to rapid response/code teams.
• Manage pacemakers, feeding tubes, and blood product administration.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license

Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience

Previous charge nurse experience

Travel nursing experience

BLS certification

Proficiency with Epic

Manage patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7

Ability to float to other Med/Surg units

Job description

Overview

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Rochester, NY

Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) with this travel nursing opportunity in Rochester, NY (14621). Join a leading tertiary care hospital and provide high-quality patient care in a complex care unit. This locum tenens RN position is ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in New York. Enjoy Rochester’s vibrant arts scene, scenic parks, and welcoming community while making a difference in patient outcomes.

Travel RN Details

• Location: Rochester, NY 14621 (New York healthcare jobs)
• Facility Type: Tertiary Care Hospital, Complex Care Unit
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 11/4/2025 – End: 2/3/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2020–$2080
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Scrub Color: Navy bottoms, navy or white tops
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to Med/Surg units

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand (no exceptions)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Tele RN experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records
• Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7
• Must be able to float to other Med/Surg units as needed
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to complex medicine, ortho overflow, and long-term patients
• Monitor telemetry and respond to rapid response/code teams
• Manage pacemakers (temporary/permanent), feeding tubes, blood product administration, and central/PICC/peripheral lines
• Perform phlebotomy, initiate IVs, and follow heparin protocols
• Care for ortho trauma, total joint replacements, and surgical drains
• Utilize high flow nasal cannula, oxygen masks, portable oxygen tanks, and manage tracheostomies
• Implement isolation precautions and provide wound care, including wound vac management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: IV, PT, RT, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and more
• Float to other Med/Surg units as required

Take the next step in your nursing career with this Med/Surg Tele travel RN job in Rochester, NY. Join our healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient care and professional growth. Apply now to start your rewarding travel nursing assignment!

Benefits

Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.