Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,438 per week in Elmira, NY

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Stroke Focus) Job Summary

Join our high-acuity, fast-paced 34-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit in Elmira, New York, specializing in the care of acute stroke and complex telemetry patients. This unit is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, protocol-driven care with a strong emphasis on patient safety, rapid intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

As a Registered Nurse on this unit, you will manage a diverse patient population within a high-turnover environment, requiring exceptional clinical skills and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. You will play a critical role in coordinating comprehensive care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, responding to changes in real time to ensure patient stability.
• Ensure compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and development of individualized care plans.
• Administer medications following Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) standards, with a focus on safety and accuracy.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care with an interdisciplinary team, including providers, therapy services, and case management.
• Manage patient admissions, discharges, and overall patient flow efficiently in a dynamic, high-turnover environment.
• Maintain a constant focus on patient safety initiatives, including falls prevention and skin integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Ability to interpret basic cardiac rhythms.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in neurological assessment techniques, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
• Expertise in telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Strong understanding and application of stroke core measures.
• Competence in medication administration following BCMA standards.
• Excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to manage patient flow and prioritize care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, including falls prevention and skin integrity protocols.
• Ability to work effectively within a primary and team nursing model.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day (AM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 30, 2026
• End Date: November 28, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

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