Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,864 per week

Trusted Talent is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/26/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM Hours: 36 hours per week Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Specialty: Med Surg / Oncology Unit: MT5 Oncology Position Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care while promoting health, preventing illness and injury, and supporting patients and their families throughout treatment. The RN is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient outcomes. This position requires compliance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights. The RN will contribute to a professional, collaborative, and healing environment focused on delivering excellent patient care. Important Oncology Requirement Travelers must have experience hanging chemotherapy and must be able to hang chemotherapy independently starting on Day 1 of the assignment. Candidates must have a Med/Surg Telemetry background and be comfortable working with oncology patients. Required Certifications & Licensure Current New York State RN License BLS certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross) ACLS certification ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Additional unit-specific requirements must be validated prior to candidate submission Required Experience & Skills Candidates should have previous Registered Nurse experience and direct patient care experience. Strong Med/Surg Telemetry experience is required for this assignment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, organization, time management, problem-solving abilities, reliability, and a commitment to quality and patient safety. Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting is preferred. Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Job Responsibilities Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for an assigned group of patients. Serve as the primary and/or accountable nurse when designated by unit assignment. Provide safe and effective nursing care while considering patient needs, clinical competency, safety, and available resources. Educate patients and families regarding health promotion, treatment plans, and disease management. Utilize knowledge of pharmacology to safely administer medications and treatments according to United Health Services policies. Safely administer and hang chemotherapy as required by the oncology unit. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide coordinated patient care. Maintain compliance with nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies. Effectively manage time, staffing resources, supplies, and services while maintaining high standards of patient care. Participate in nursing shared governance, unit improvement initiatives, and peer review activities. Participate in continuing nursing education, professional development, and all required facility education. Incorporate current nursing research and evidence-based practices into patient care. Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students. Follow all United Health Services values, policies, and professional standards. Perform additional duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Professional certification in a related nursing specialty is preferred. Additional relevant certifications, such as ACLS, PALS, or TNCC, may be required depending on unit-specific requirements. Please Note: This unit specifically needs experienced travelers who are fully qualified and able to hang chemotherapy from Day 1. About Trusted Talent A Better Route for Travel Healthcare Founded in Buffalo, NY in 2008, Trusted Talent has spent nearly two decades building a different kind of healthcare staffing company — one where travel nurses, allied professionals, and locum providers are treated like family, not file numbers. The Joint Commission has awarded Trusted Talent its Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services, the industry's most rigorous credential. We are also the Official Healthcare Staffing Partner of the Buffalo Sabres, named to the 2025 SIA Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms list, the 2024 SIA Largest US Staffing Firms list, and recognized as a 2023 Inc. Best Workplace. From day one, our mission has been simple: get every traveler the right assignment, the right pay, and the right support — fast. That's how we earned a 100% application response rate and a within-the-hour response time on Vivian. It's also why so many of our travelers come back assignment after assignment. Why Travelers Choose Trusted Talent 24/7 dedicated recruiter (your Talent Advisor) — one point of contact, day or night, every assignment Dedicated Compliance, Benefits, Payroll, and QA teams — separate specialists handling each piece, so nothing falls through the cracks Pronto, our proprietary job-search platform — see real pay, real housing, and real assignment details upfront at app.prontojobs.com Weekly pay and full transparency on every package — what we quote is what you take home Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus an HRA card to help cover medical bills 401(k) with a 4% company match (after 1,000 hours and one year of employment) License, certification, and CEU reimbursement $1,500 referral bonus when you bring a friend onto a Trusted Talent assignment Loyalty program with rewards for travelers who keep coming back VIP events, Camp NurseCon, and the Trusted Gives community-giving program — because the relationship goes beyond the contract What Makes Us Different After almost 20 years, we still answer the phone like a small Buffalo company — because that's what we are. But we have the scale, the certifications, and the technology of a national leader. That combination — local heart, national reach — is what we mean by "A Better Route." Whether you're heading out on your first travel contract or your 50th, the Trusted Talent team is ready to find your next assignment. Browse our jobs below or chat with a Talent Advisor to get started. Benefits: Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Health savings account / HRA Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan (with company match) Weekly pay Holiday pay Guaranteed hours (where contract specifies) Referral bonus ($1,500) Sign-on bonus (where applicable per contract) License and certification reimbursement Continuing education / CEU reimbursement Travel reimbursement Housing or housing stipend 24/7 recruiter access Loyalty / completion bonus program Awards & Recognition The Joint Commission — Certified for Health Care Staffing Services 2025 SIA Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms 2024 SIA Largest US Staffing Firms 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces 2020 Inc. 5000 — fastest-growing private companies Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work — multi-year Top Workplaces — Democrat & Chronicle (2022, 2023) Best Travel Nursing Companies — BluePipes (2020-2025) Official Healthcare Staffing Partner of the Buffalo Sabres