Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $2,470 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/10/2026 Duration: 4 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 10, 2026 Length: 4 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Tele RN for a Resource Pool position requiring floating across telemetry units and ED Hold coverage. Details Resource Pool/Float position covering Med/Surg Telemetry units R5 (Oncology), R6 (Ortho), and R7 (Urology/ALC) Patient population ranges in age from 25 to 99 Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 on R5 and R6, and 1:5 on R7, with possible adjustments CNA/PCT and unit clerk support available on all units Uses IV pumps and bladder scanners; performs IVs, bladder scans, blood draws off central lines, and glucose monitoring Documentation via Epic, with medication administration transitioning from MAK to Epic 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 36 hours per week Required to work every other weekend at minimum, with schedule adjusted to unit needs Floating required to R5, R6, R7, and potentially other telemetry units, including ED Hold patients No self-scheduling and no block schedules permitted No on-call requirements No charge nurse responsibilities required Requirements Active NY RN license required in hand at time of consideration AHA BLS certification required; CMSRN certification preferred NIHSS certification required prior to start Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required Minimum of 1 year of experience in Med/Surg Telemetry specialty required Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required Reliable personal transportation strongly recommended due to lack of public transit access, with all-season or snow tires recommended November through April Additional Information Facility is a Level 2 trauma center with 341 total beds One day of orientation provided Dress code requires navy blue and white solid-color scrubs, comfortable shoes, minimal jewelry, groomed hair/beard, and no acrylic nail polish Respiratory therapy support available 24/7, with ventilator management handled by ICU respiratory staff Advanced practice providers are not present on the unit Holiday coverage required for 2 of the following 3 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, and New Year's Day/Eve M/S Tele nurses may be required to support ED Hold patients in the ECC/ER Local candidates accepted American Traveler Job ID P-751079. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.