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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Elmira, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,438 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 13 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry

Job Summary

This is a 13-week contract opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical Telemetry. The role is based in a hospital setting in Elmira, New York, on a specific telemetry unit (4B). The successful candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients requiring medical-surgical interventions and continuous cardiac monitoring.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and collaborative care planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and vital sign monitoring.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, including IV therapies, in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor and manage patients with various medical conditions, post-surgical recovery, and those requiring continuous telemetry.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, charge nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Respond to emergency situations, including code blue, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit.
• Ability to work in Elmira, New York.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Competence in medication administration, including IV insertion and management.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: August 2, 2026 - October 31, 2026
• Weekend Rotation: Required to work every other weekend.
• Holiday Rotation: Required to work every other holiday.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or ARC) is highly preferred.