Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse - MSTELERN 26-00130


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, De Witt, Ithaca
Posted On: January 07, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 21, 2026
Pay: From $62.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Profession

Registered Nurse

Specialty

Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)

Job Location

Rochester, NY 14621

Contract Duration

  • 13-week assignment

  • Orientation: 16 hours


Schedule

  • Shift: Day Shift

  • Schedule Type: 3x12-hour shifts

  • Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • Block Scheduling: Not available

  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend


Job Summary

A tertiary care hospital is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse to support a complex care unit serving medical patients, orthopedic overflow, and long-term complex cases. The RN will deliver comprehensive patient care, monitor telemetry on the unit, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to MS/Tele patients with complex medical and orthopedic needs

  • Monitor and interpret telemetry data on the unit

  • Utilize Rapid Response and Code Teams appropriately

  • Manage pacemakers (temporary and permanent)

  • Perform and manage feeding tube care

  • Administer blood products and manage central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IVs

  • Initiate IVs and manage heparin protocols

  • Provide care for orthopedic trauma and total joint replacement patients

  • Manage surgical drains and advanced oxygen delivery systems (HFNC, nasal cannula, face masks, portable oxygen tanks)

  • Perform tracheostomy care and management

  • Follow isolation precautions and provide wound care, including wound vac management

  • Document all care accurately using EPIC


Requirements

  • Active New York State RN license in hand (required; no exceptions)

  • Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele experience

  • Previous charge nurse experience required

  • Experience managing 1:6 patient ratios; must be able to take 1:5–1:7 for Med-Surg

  • Proficiency with EPIC charting system

  • Ability to float to other qualified units as needed


Certifications

  • BLS required


Additional Details

  • Floating required

  • Scrub color: Navy bottoms; navy or white tops

  • Facility type: Tertiary Care Hospital

  • Total staffed beds: 528


Vaccination Requirements

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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