Job Description
Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse specializing in Med Surg Tele in Rochester, New York, where every shift is an opportunity to impact patient lives, elevate clinical skill, and grow within a compassionate, forward-thinking healthcare team. In this role, you’ll blend skilled medical-surgical care with precise telemetry monitoring, delivering high-quality, patient-centered treatment to diverse populations. You’ll guide patients and families through complex recovery paths, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and apply evidence-based practices that reduce length of stay and improve outcomes. Imagine the pride of turning challenging admissions into stories of resilience, recovery, and renewed hope. Beyond the bedside, you’ll have the chance to mentor new nurses, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and broaden your expertise through targeted continuing education and specialty pathways. Your work will resonate not only in the patients you touch but also in the robust standards you help uphold across the unit. Rochester’s vibrant healthcare ecosystem and proximity to New York’s iconic landmarks, universities, and cultural venues provide a compelling backdrop for your professional journey. Separately, the broader U.S. healthcare landscape offers opportunities to collaborate with renowned systems, learn from diverse case mixes, and bring best practices back to the Rochester community, enriching your career with breadth and depth.
Location benefits go beyond a single city. Rochester blends mid-Atlantic charm with a dynamic, modern healthcare scene. You’ll enjoy a city enriched by green spaces, waterfront views, and a thriving arts and dining culture that makes after-work moments memorable. It’s a place where educators, researchers, and clinicians converge, fueling professional networking and mentorship opportunities. Living here means accessibility to excellent schools, affordable housing relative to many metro areas, and a strong sense of community that supports your personal and professional well-being. And for those who value broader horizons, this role can be paired with occasional assignments in other U.S. locations, offering you diverse patient populations, hospital systems, and care models to expand your clinical repertoire while maintaining a home base in Rochester. Your weekly compensation will reflect the value you bring: $2,115 to $2,196, with flexibility to grow through performance incentives, extension opportunities, and potential staffing bonuses within the contract framework. These positions are designed to be adaptable, with a duration expressed in weeks and ongoing extensions available for top performers who demonstrate clinical excellence, teamwork, and leadership.
Role specifics and benefits start with you. As a Med Surg Tele RN, you’ll perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor telemetry for rhythm changes, interpret data to guide rapid clinical decisions, administer medications, manage IV therapies, and coordinate complex discharge planning for short- and mid-term admissions. You’ll partner with physicians, case managers, and ancillary teams to ensure smooth transitions of care, promote patient safety, and optimize pain control, nutrition, and mobility plans. The telemetering component adds an additional layer of vigilance, enabling timely interventions while maintaining patient comfort and dignified care. You’ll have access to continuous professional growth: structured mentorship, access to specialty certifications, and opportunities to lead quality improvement projects aimed at reducing readmission rates and enhancing patient education. In recognition of your dedication, the role offers a competitive benefits package that may include a sign-on or referral bonus, housing assistance, and potential contract extensions based on performance and unit needs. Throughout your travels, you’ll receive 24/7 support from our dedicated clinical and operations teams, ensuring you always have a dependable point of contact, resources, and guidance no matter where you are. Even though the contract defines a weekly cadence, the path you build here is about long-term resilience, not just a single assignment, with pathways to leadership roles, educator positions, or advanced practice opportunities as you evolve within the organization.
Our company values empower you to advance your career within a nurturing, inclusive environment. We are committed to recognizing your contributions, honoring your individuality, and providing the tools, time, and training necessary to help you flourish. You’ll be supported by a culture that prioritizes work-life balance, respectful collaboration, and open communication. Leadership is accessible, and feedback is encouraged as a foundation for growth. We believe in promoting from within, celebrating milestones, and investing in your professional development so your skill set broadens in tandem with your responsibilities. This is more than a job—it’s a partner in your career journey, designed to help you realize your full potential while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families during every step of their recovery.
If you’re ready to elevate your nursing practice, embrace a role that honors your expertise, and join a company that prioritizes your development, we want to hear from you. Apply now to begin a rewarding chapter as a Med Surg Tele RN in Rochester, NY, with opportunities to expand your horizons nationwide while remaining rooted in a supportive, patient-centered culture. Start date: 02/09/2026. Duration: Weeks, with potential extensions. Weekly pay: $2,115-$2,196. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.
Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work,