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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Elmira, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,438 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/15/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Stroke Telemetry

Job Summary

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

As a Registered Nurse on this unit, you will be integral to patient care, performing frequent neurological assessments, monitoring telemetry rhythms, and coordinating with a diverse healthcare team. The role demands a commitment to patient safety, efficient patient flow management, and adherence to stroke core measures.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care setting, preferably in Stroke Telemetry or Medical-Surgical Telemetry.
• Proficiency in performing frequent neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
• Ability to read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced neurological assessment skills (NIH Stroke Scale).
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Medication administration via BCMA.
• Stroke core measure compliance and patient education.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
• Critical thinking and rapid intervention.
• Patient safety advocacy (falls prevention, skin integrity).
• Efficient patient flow management.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (PM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 15, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

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