Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $3,491 per week
Rochester, NY, 14600, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- registered nurse
- med surg nursing
The Travel Nurse RN in Med Surg/Telemetry provides specialized patient care in a fast-paced observation unit, managing both emergency and admitted patients with varying acuity levels. The role requires strong assessment and prioritization skills, working 48 hours per week on rotating 12-hour shifts for a 13-week travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Candidates must have an active New York RN license, at least two years of Med/Surg experience, telemetry skills, and BLS certification.
Consolidated Medical Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
The Observation Unit provides care for adult patients who require additional monitoring to determine whether hospital admission is necessary or if they can be safely treated and discharged home. This is a fast-paced, high-turnover unit managing both emergency observation and admitted boarding patients.
- Average of 20–27 patient turnovers per day
- Average length of stay: ~27 hours
- 24/7 provider coverage
- Care for a diverse adult population
- Patient acuity ranges from short-stay observation to full admissions
- Requires strong assessment, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Active RN License – New York ONLY
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience
- Telemetry experience required
- BLS – American Heart Association (Required)
- NIHSS – Preferred




