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

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment on a 22-bed mixed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit located in Elmira, New York.

This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population requiring cardiac monitoring and general medical-surgical interventions. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing complex patient cases, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care in a dynamic hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, for patients on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, responding promptly and appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and hospital policies.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, document findings accurately, and update care plans as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care interventions as required.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a Medical-Surgical Telemetry setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in medication administration, IV insertion, and wound care.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot common medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, vital sign monitors, telemetry systems).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (PM)
• Shift Duration: 12.5 hours
• Start Time: 7:00 PM
• End Time: 7:30 AM
• Days per Week: 3
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: August 23, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.