Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg Job

Rochester, NY
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse | Med Surg Telemetry | Rochester, NY | Start: 10/05/2026 | Travel assignment (weeks) | $1,889–$1,972 per week | No guaranteed hours | Shift: 4x12 Days | Unit: 14-bed temporary overflow med/surg telemetry unit to accommodate ED boarders with flex space inside GI Endoscopy; census may vary

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,889–$1,972 per week
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Shift: 4x12 Days
- Unit/setting: 14-bed med/surg telemetry overflow on a hospital unit
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Floating: May float to med/surg as needed; interdisciplinary support available
- No guaranteed hours

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult medical-surgical patients with telemetry monitoring, under supervision as applicable
- Maintain telemetry observation, perform routine assessments, and respond to changes in patient status per unit protocol
- Perform phlebotomy and IV placement competency (mandatory) as part of routine care per unit needs
- Administer medications per orders; manage wound care, dressing changes, JP/Hemovac care, Foley care, and NG/G-tube management
- Assist with oxygen delivery, EKG acquisition, vital signs, and isolation precautions; support patient safety and comfort
- Document in the EPIC charting system; complete admission assessments and SBAR communications for ED transfers and other admissions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (IV team, PT, Respiratory, Interpretation, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, Pharmacy, Transport, Unit Secretary) to coordinate care
- LPN role note: LPNs may not assume certain assignments or act as a resource in GIOF/med-surg; may be used as a patient care tech (PCT) as assigned

Requirements
- NY license required in-hand for submission; pending licenses not accepted
- Certification: BLS required
- Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience required; previous charge experience preferred
- Education: As indicated by job notes (not specified here); EPIC charting experience required
- Core skills: Phlebotomy and IV placement competency (mandatory); telemetry monitoring; wound care; Foley, JP/Hemovac care; NG/G-tube management; oxygen delivery; vital signs; EKG/montioring; medication administration (IM/SQ); adherence to isolation precautions
- Charting: EPIC required
- Location restrictions: Candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
- Orientation: 12 hours
- Flexibility: Ability to float to med/surg as needed; call dependent on staffing needs
- First travel assignment: Accepted

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel recruitment support 24/7
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Extension opportunities on eligible assignments
- Housing assistance available (where offered)
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
- Ongoing assignment support and resources throughout the shift

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If you’d like to explore other openings available at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply, you’ll find additional travel nursing roles and related opportunities that fit your licensure and specialty interests. Please apply to this posting if your license is in-hand, you meet the RN experience expectations, and you’re prepared for a travel assignment in Rochester, NY.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

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