Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Massena, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Massena, NY
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Massena, NY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (3x12 Hours, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with patient diagnoses including COPD, pneumonia, non-specific abdominal pain, cellulitis, and chest pain rule-out
• Monitor, interpret, and manage cardiac dysrhythmias via telemetry
• Manage vascular access including central lines, PICC lines, and peripheral IVs; administer blood products as ordered
• Operate and maintain non-invasive respiratory support equipment including BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, and standard oxygen delivery systems
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code Team activations as required
• Adhere to isolation precautions and PPE protocols; float to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered New York State RN license required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Epic EMR proficiency is a hard requirement
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Ability to complete pre-start specialty modules (up to 5 billable hours)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing patients with CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Demonstrated competency with non-invasive airway management techniques and oxygen delivery systems
• Prior travel nursing experience with a strong compliance record and minimal requested time off

Why Join Us

• Contract opportunity offering hands-on experience in a dynamic Medical Surgical / Telemetry environment with a collaborative care team
• Pre-start orientation modules are billable, supporting a smooth and compensated transition into the role