This is a 13-week travel assignment for a Registered Nurse on the 3B/3C Stroke Telemetry Unit in Elmira, New York. This 34-bed unit operates as a high-acuity, fast-paced medical-surgical environment, specializing in the comprehensive care of acute stroke and complex telemetry patients.
The unit is committed to delivering evidence-based, protocol-driven care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, rapid intervention, and seamless interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses on this unit are integral to managing a diverse patient population requiring specialized neurological and cardiac monitoring.
The role involves managing admissions, discharges, and patient flow in a high-turnover setting, requiring excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize care effectively within both primary and team nursing models.
Key Responsibilities
Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
Monitor, interpret, and respond to changes in telemetry rhythms in real time.
Ensure strict compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and individualized care plan development.
Administer medications safely and accurately, adhering to Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) standards.
Coordinate comprehensive patient care with an interdisciplinary team, including providers, therapy services, and case management.
Manage patient admissions, discharges, and overall patient flow efficiently within a high-turnover environment.
Implement and maintain rigorous patient safety protocols, with a continuous focus on falls prevention and skin integrity.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips.