Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,386 per week in Elmira, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Elmira, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,386 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Elmira, New York, 14905!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Stroke Telemetry

Job Summary

This is a 13-week travel assignment for a Registered Nurse on the 3B/3C Stroke Telemetry Unit in Elmira, New York. This 34-bed unit operates as a high-acuity, fast-paced medical-surgical environment, specializing in the comprehensive care of acute stroke and complex telemetry patients.

The unit is committed to delivering evidence-based, protocol-driven care, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, rapid intervention, and seamless interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses on this unit are integral to managing a diverse patient population requiring specialized neurological and cardiac monitoring.

The role involves managing admissions, discharges, and patient flow in a high-turnover setting, requiring excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize care effectively within both primary and team nursing models.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
• Monitor, interpret, and respond to changes in telemetry rhythms in real time.
• Ensure strict compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and individualized care plan development.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, adhering to Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) standards.
• 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.
• Implement and maintain rigorous patient safety protocols, with a continuous focus on falls prevention and skin integrity.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced neurological assessment, cardiac telemetry interpretation, medication administration via BCMA, stroke core measure compliance, dysphagia screening, patient education, care planning, falls prevention, skin integrity management.
• Equipment: Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, cardiac monitoring equipment, medication dispensing systems.
• Soft Skills: Critical thinking, rapid response, interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, strong organizational skills, adaptability, patient advocacy, attention to detail.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift (AM)
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: July 19, 2026 - October 17, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active 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.

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