Travel MS​/Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/15/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical Telemetry position requiring an active NY license in hand and 2 years of experience in a complex care unit.

• MS/Tele unit within a tertiary care hospital with 528 staffed beds
• Complex care unit serving medicine, ortho overflow, and long-term complex patients
• Patient ratio ranges from 1:5 to 1:7 for Med Surg patients
• Alternating day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) shifts, 3x12 hours each
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating required
• Proficiency in Epic charting required

• Active NY RN license required in hand, no exceptions
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Prior 1:6 patient ratio experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code teams
• Competent in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with central line and PICC line care/management
• Blood product administration experience required
• Feeding tube care and management experience required
• Experience managing pacemakers (temporary and permanent)
• Ortho trauma and total joint replacement care experience
• Surgical drain management experience
• Respiratory care skills including HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen masks, and portable oxygen tanks
• Tracheostomy management experience
• Wound care and wound vac management experience
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Experience with Heparin protocols and non-titrated cardiac/vasoactive drip management

• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Candidates with more than 10 days of requested time off will not be considered
• Returning staff must wait 6 months system-wide before reapplying
• Scrub requirement: navy on bottom, navy or white on top
• Call-off policy allows up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment; being placed on-call in lieu of a call-off counts as a called-off shift
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-748499. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.