Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Tele Job

Overview

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Tele, Plattsburgh, New York, United States. Start date: 10/19/2026. Duration: 5 weeks. Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12). Weekly pay: 2,343–2,400 per week. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. Setting: hospital Med/Surg Tele unit with ED Hold and float responsibilities.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 2,343–2,400 per week
• Contract duration: 5 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Start date: 10/19/2026
• Travel assignment in a hospital setting
• Unit features: Med Surg Tele with ED Hold; float to tele units as needed (R5, R6, R7)
• Orientation: Bi-weekly on Mondays; next available 11/02
• Holidays and scheduling: 2 out of 3 major holidays required; rotating schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for Med Surg Tele patients, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy and IV pumps, perform blood draws (including central lines when applicable), and conduct bladder scans
• Perform timely glucose monitoring and respond to patient changes with appropriate escalation
• Document in EPIC and maintain accurate, compliant charting; ensure clear communication with the interdisciplinary team
• Support ED Hold patients and participate in float coverage to R5/R6/R7 Tele units as needed
• Educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and adhere to unit protocols and safety standards

Requirements

• Active New York RN license or proof of application with applied date
• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience; at least 1 year in Med Surg Tele
• BLS required; NIHSS required prior to starting
• Epic experience within the past 2 years
• CMSRN certification preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and float to ED Hold/Tele units as needed
• Orientation and start timing: must be ready to start within the next 2 weeks

Benefits and Support

• Fast credentialing pathway
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Bi-weekly orientations; next available 11/02
• Comprehensive assignment support throughout the engagement
• Clear, predictable point of contact from start through completion

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.