Travel Registered Nurse

Overview Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Telemetry/Stepdown) travel assignment in Saratoga Springs, NY. Start date: 10/05/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $2,107-$2,209 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: hospital. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,107-$2,209 per week Start date: 10/05/2026 Contract duration: Weeks Shift: 3x12 Nights Setting: Telemetry/Stepdown unit in a hospital Orientation/onboarding: RN modules ~12–15 hours; 7 a.m. HealthStream completion prior to start Responsibilities Monitor cardiac telemetry, interpret rhythms, and respond to arrhythmias; administer IV cardiac medications and manage continuous infusions per protocol Provide comprehensive care for adults and geriatrics with telemetry/step-down needs, including stroke/CVA management; assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (PT, RT, phlebotomy, social services, pharmacy, rapid response) and document clearly in the electronic charting system Maintain patient safety and comfort, perform ongoing assessments, and respond to rapid response and other urgent events as needed Float within the hospital to support unit needs within the tele/step-down scope of practice; adhere to unit protocols and staffing guidelines Complete required rhythm testing and ensure competency as part of ongoing professional practice Requirements Active NY RN license in hand at submission and Nursys verification Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience; at least 1 year in telemetry/step-down; several years overall with telemetry experience considered acceptable BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start) Proficiency in telemetry rhythm interpretation; ability to read rhythms and pass hospital proctored rhythm exam Experience with IV cardiac medications and continuous infusions; stroke care/CVA knowledge is a plus Epic charting experience; Relias EKG exam within 72 hours of signing with 100% passing expectation; onsite rhythm proctoring with 85%+ and 100% identification of critical rhythms (remediation may be offered) HealthStream modules must be completed by 7 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to start EKG testing: Relias EKG exam completed within 72 hours of signing COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccination or documented exemption per policy Local radius requirement: candidates with primary residence within 50 miles of Saratoga or in Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, or Ulster counties will not be accepted Submission requires NY license verification, recent Nursys verification, SSN/DOB, references, and required certifications Benefits and Support Dedicated support throughout the assignment 24/7 recruiter and travel support Housing assistance Extension opportunities Fast credentialing Nationwide assignments Referral bonus up to $1,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr