Travel Nurse RN - $2,267 per week in Rome, NY

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Other RN in Rome, New York, 13440!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Telemetry Step-Down

Job Summary

Join our dedicated nursing team in Rome, New York, as a Registered Nurse on a Medical Step-Down unit. This role focuses on providing specialized care for adult and geriatric patients requiring continuous monitoring and intermediate-level interventions. You will play a crucial role in managing complex patient conditions and ensuring optimal outcomes within a supportive clinical environment.

As a Telemetry Step-Down RN, you will utilize your expertise to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-acuity setting while maintaining a manageable patient load.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Medical Step-Down unit.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and other vital signs, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, including IV drips and complex drug regimens.
• Perform thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Adhere to a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, ensuring quality care delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a Step-Down or Telemetry unit.
• Proficiency in caring for adult and geriatric patient populations.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Expertise in medication administration and management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems, specifically Paragon and Pyxis.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Days per Week: 3 days
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: August 24, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.