Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg Job

This is a travel assignment for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a Med/Surg Telemetry unit located in Rochester, NY. The position supports a 14-bed temporary overflow med/surg-telemetry unit (flex space inside GI Endoscopy) that provides care to ED boarders and uses remote telemetry monitoring when available. This is a temporary assignment with an anticipated start date of 09/28/2026 for multiple weeks. First-time travelers are accepted.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a hospital-based med/surg telemetry unit caring for adult patients. The unit functions as a temporary overflow space supporting emergency department boarders. Remote telemetry monitoring is available when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults on the med/surg telemetry unit, including routine assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Monitor telemetry data and document vital signs, intake/output, and patient status updates in EPIC; participate in handoffs using SBAR
• Perform or assist with routine procedures within scope, such as wound care, Foley catheter care, and basic hygiene tasks; support 12-lead EKG collection as needed
• Assist with medication administration per policy, maintain infection prevention practices, and ensure appropriate isolation precautions
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (IV team, PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Transportation, Interpretation services, Rapid Response, Unit Secretary) to meet patient needs
• Support ED transfers and boarders as part of the tele/overflow unit; assist with patient comfort and safety, and adapt to unit turnover and bed availability

Schedule

• Shift pattern: 4x12-hour days
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Minimal paid time off (RTO); additional pre-approved time off may be denied
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed

Compensation

• Weekly pay: $1,880 to $2,016 per week
• No guaranteed hours
• Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary; final compensation will be discussed during the hiring process

Required Qualifications

• Active New York LPN license in hand (pending licenses are not accepted)
• BLS certification
• EPIC charting experience
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Ability to work in a med/surg telemetry setting with ED transfers and boarders
• Willingness to complete unit-specific orientation

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge experience

Travel Requirements

• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted
• This is a travel assignment requiring relocation to Rochester, NY

Additional Requirements

• LPNs may not assume assignment or act as a resource on GIOF/med-surg; may be utilized as a PCT
• Dedicated recruitment and travel coordination support will be provided throughout the assignment