<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 strong fit for experienced travel nurses ready to step into a high-functioning acute care environment with charge nurse potential.</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; 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>Specialty focus: Med-Surg / Telemetry — acute care inpatient setting with telemetry monitoring responsibilities</li> <li>Assignment length: 16 weeks</li> <li>Shift structure: variable — candidates must demonstrate scheduling flexibility based on facility needs</li> <li>Block scheduling may be accommodated upon request, though not guaranteed</li> <li>Charting platform: Epic</li> <li>Float capability expected — willingness to cover other units as operationally required</li> <li>Charge nurse responsibilities are within scope; training provided for candidates who need it</li> <li>Travel requirement: must reside 50 or more miles from the facility to qualify for non-taxed stipend structure</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 required; 2 or more years strongly preferred</li> <li>International candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of U.S.-based acute care experience</li> <li>AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>NIH Stroke Certification required</li> <li>Flexibility with scheduling and willingness to float to other units as needed</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Rochester, New York sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario in the Finger Lakes region — a setting that combines urban amenities with easy access to world-class wineries, gorges, waterfalls, and year-round outdoor recreation. The city is home to respected universities, a vibrant arts and food scene, and a cost of living well below that of New York City, making it an attractive destination for travel clinicians who want a full lifestyle experience alongside a strong clinical assignment.</p>