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: 10/18/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Stroke Telemetry

Job Summary

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

As a Registered Nurse on this unit, you will manage a diverse patient population, focusing on frequent neurological assessments, cardiac monitoring, and adherence to stroke core measures. The role demands critical thinking, efficient patient flow management, and active participation within an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a high-turnover environment.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting basic cardiac rhythm strips.
• Experience: Not specified.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced neurological assessment (including NIHSS), cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation, medication administration via BCMA, adherence to stroke core measures, comprehensive patient safety protocols (e.g., falls prevention, skin integrity).
• Technical Skills: Proficient with electronic health records (EHR) and telemetry monitoring systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, excellent communication (verbal and written), ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team, rapid response to emergent situations, patient education, and efficient time management in a fast-paced setting.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (PM)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 18, 2026
• End Date: January 16, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

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