Registered Nurse - MS/Tele
Registered Nurse/MS/TeleLocation: Rochester, NYOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 13 weeksStart: As soon as possiblePay Rate: $60.00 $61.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: 3x12 hours (Night Shift, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM)Travel Requirements: Floating required between MS, ICU, and ED units within scope to meet facility needsWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryRNs at this facility require mandatory competency with phlebotomy and IV placement, which are essential skills for all RNs. This is a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing position with patient care ratios of 5:1 during day and evening shifts (with potential stretch to 6 7), and 6 7:1 during night shifts (with stretch to 8 10 if staff calls in). Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are assigned to all units to handle vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living support. Patients primarily present with cardiac and stroke diagnoses. The facility uses Epic for charting and prefers candidates with Epic experience.Key ResponsibilitiesManage patient care with ratios of 5:1 (day/evening, stretch to 6 7) and 6 7:1 (night, stretch to 8 10 if staffing needs require)Perform and demonstrate competency in phlebotomy and IV placementInterpret dysrhythmias and manage dysrhythmias using clinical protocolsUtilize Rapid Response Teams as appropriate for patient acuity changesManage peripheral lines and provide peripheral line careAdminister oxygen therapy using nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, and portable oxygen tanksImplement non-invasive airway management techniquesFollow isolation precautions according to facility standardsCollaborate with PCT staff who provide vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and patient hygiene/activity supportFloat between MS, ICU, and ED units as needed to meet facility census and operational requirementsDocument patient care in Epic charting systemCommunicate with patients diagnosed with cardiac and stroke conditions, adjusting care approaches for their specific needsEducation RequirementsRN License requiredBLS Certification requiredRequired ExperienceMinimum 1 year of nursing experience (first-time nurses are accepted)Experience with interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmiasExperience using Rapid Response Team protocolsExperience with peripheral line care and managementExperience administering oxygen via nasal cannula, face mask, and portable oxygen tanksExperience with non-invasive airway managementExperience implementing isolation precautionsExperience caring for patients with cardiac and stroke diagnosesRequired SkillsPhlebotomy competency (mandatory)IV placement and peripheral line managementCardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and managementRapid Response Team utilizationPreferred SkillsEpic charting system experienceNon-invasive airway managementIsolation precautions implementationPatient care in telemetry and medical-surgical settingsWork Environment / Physical RequirementsHoyer lifts available for patient transfersRequired to wear scrubs in any combination of navy and whiteWeekend work required (every other weekend)No on-call requirementFloating between units (MS, ICU, ED) required to meet facility needsNo holiday time off requests will be approved; requests limited to no more than 7 daysLocal candidates must reside within 75-mile radius (no locals within 75 miles accepted; applicant must be willing to relocate)Pending RN licenses are not acceptedImportant NotesBlock schedule requests will be accommodated on a trial basis but are not guaranteed.Facility uses Epic for all charting; familiarity or willingness to quickly learn Epic is important.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.Job Number: 26-04662