Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg Job

This is a travel nursing assignment for a Licensed Practical Nurse in medical-surgical telemetry at a hospital in Rochester, NY. You will provide direct patient care on a 14-bed temporary overflow med/surg telemetry unit designed to accommodate ED boarders, with flexible space inside GI Endoscopy. The unit census may vary. This is a travel assignment with a start date of October 5, 2026.

Clinical Setting

You will work on a medical-surgical telemetry overflow unit within a hospital setting. The unit serves adult patients requiring telemetry monitoring and may have variable census. You may float to other med/surg areas as needed. Interdisciplinary support is available, including collaboration with the IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, social services, rapid response, pharmacy, and transport services.

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 as part of routine care per unit needs (mandatory competency)
• 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 the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care

Note: LPNs may not assume certain assignments or act as a resource in GIOF/med-surg and may be used as a patient care tech (PCT) as assigned.

Schedule

• Shift: 4x12 Days
• Orientation: 12 hours
• No guaranteed hours
• Call dependent on staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Active New York LPN license (in-hand at time of submission; pending licenses not accepted)
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• EPIC charting experience
• Phlebotomy and IV placement competency (mandatory)
• Ability to float to med/surg as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous charge experience

Core Clinical Skills

• Telemetry monitoring
• Wound care
• Foley, JP/Hemovac care
• NG/G-tube management
• Oxygen delivery
• Vital signs assessment
• EKG monitoring
• Medication administration (IM/SQ)
• Adherence to isolation precautions

Travel Requirements

• Candidates within 75 miles of Rochester, NY are not accepted
• First travel assignment is accepted
• Housing assistance is available where offered

Compensation and Benefits

• Weekly pay: $1,889–$1,972 per week
• Referral bonus up to $1,000
• Dedicated travel recruitment support 24/7
• Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
• Extension opportunities on eligible assignments
• Ongoing assignment support and resources throughout the shift
• Nationwide assignments available

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