RN - Med/Surg Telemetry (Night Shift) - Syracuse, NY - RN26-06902

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
Location: Syracuse, NY
Shift : Night
Type: Contract | 14 Weeks

Pay Rate: Local: $57.21/hour | Travel: Up to $66/hour

Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 3 Shifts Per Week | 36 Hours Per Week
Every Other Weekend Required
Holidays as Needed

Position Overview:

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry for an exciting Travel or Local job in Syracuse, NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Med/Surg and Telemetry patients.

• Monitor cardiac telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

• Perform and document patient assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.

• Start IVs and obtain blood samples/labs as required.

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.

• Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.

• Identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EPIC EMR system.

• Educate patients and families regarding care plans and discharge instructions.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards.

• Work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced telemetry environment.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse License.

• Current AHA BLS Certification.

• Minimum 1.5–2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 2 years.

• Experience in hospitals of similar size or Level I/II Trauma Centers (required for travelers).

• Ability to independently start IVs and draw labs.

• Strong competency in reading and interpreting telemetry.

• Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work night shifts in a high-acuity environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level I or Level II Trauma Hospital experience.

• Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records.

• Prior travel nursing experience.

• Strong Med/Surg Telemetry or Step-Down Unit experience.

• Experience handling complex and high-acuity medical patients.

For more details contact at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or Call / Text at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.