Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,214 per week in Rochester, NY

Special equipment used in this role includes BIPAP, CPAP, high flow oxygen, ventilators, trach care, and chest tubes. Patient Care Technicians are available on all units to assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 1 year of recent experience required License: New York license required Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Mandatory competency with phlebotomy and IV placement Experience in interpreting and managing dysrhythmias Experience with Rapid Response Teams Capable of managing various patient needs Description: Registered Nurses are required to have mandatory competencies in phlebotomy and IV placement as these are essential skills. This position primarily involves managing patients with acute respiratory failure, CHF, COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, and sepsis. The patient-to-nurse ratios during days and evenings are typically 5 to 1, and may stretch to 6-7. During the night, ratios are expected to be 6-7 to 1 but can stretch to 8-10 if staff calls in. Patient Care Technicians are available on all units to assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living. Candidates will be required to float between like units as needed to meet facility needs. Special equipment used in this role includes BIPAP, CPAP, high flow oxygen, ventilators, trach care, and chest tubes. Experience with computerized documentation and familiarity with Epic is preferred. Candidates should also have a strong understanding of isolation precautions and the use of personal protective equipment. Floating may be required to meet facility demands; however, candidates will not practice outside their scope.