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GHR Healthcare

Med/Surg Tele | RN

GHR Healthcare, Rochester, New York, United States

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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.

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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.

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