<p>This 16-week travel assignment places a Med-Surg / Telemetry RN in Rochester, New York — a mid-sized city with a strong academic medical presence and a well-established regional hospital network. The role offers an estimated $2,360 per week in blended compensation, variable shift flexibility, and charting on Epic, making it a solid placement for experienced travel nurses looking to build their telemetry resume in an active acute care environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Estimated weekly gross pay of $2,360 — structured as $35/hr taxable base plus $1,100/week non-taxed stipend</li> <li>$500 completion bonus paid at the end of the 16-week assignment</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends included; access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses and a rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support throughout the assignment</li> <li>24/7 recruiter support for the duration of the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>16-week travel assignment on a Med-Surg / Telemetry unit in Rochester, NY</li> <li>Variable shift schedule — flexibility across days, evenings, and nights is required based on facility needs</li> <li>Charting on Epic EMR</li> <li>Float capability to other units may be required per facility staffing needs</li> <li>Charge nurse responsibilities are within scope; training is provided for nurses who have not previously held charge roles</li> <li>Block scheduling may be accommodated upon request, though not guaranteed</li> <li>Travel eligibility requires primary residence 50 or more miles from the facility</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active New York State RN license required prior to start</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of recent acute care Med-Surg / Telemetry experience; 2+ years strongly preferred</li> <li>International candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of U.S.-based nursing experience</li> <li>AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>NIH Stroke Certification required</li> <li>Must demonstrate flexibility with scheduling and willingness to float to other units as directed</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in western New York, offering a compelling mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation at a cost of living well below most northeastern metros. The city is home to nationally recognized universities and a vibrant arts and food scene, while the surrounding Finger Lakes region provides year-round access to hiking, wine trails, skiing, and boating. For travel nurses seeking a culturally rich, affordable, and geographically diverse assignment, Rochester consistently ranks among the more desirable placements in the Northeast.</p>