Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,438 per week in Elmira, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Elmira, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,438 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/8/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Stroke Focus)

Job Summary

Join our dedicated nursing team on the 3B/3C Stroke Telemetry Unit, a high-acuity, 34-bed medical-surgical environment in Elmira, New York. This fast-paced unit specializes in providing evidence-based, protocol-driven care for acute stroke and complex telemetry patients.

Nurses on this unit are integral to delivering rapid intervention and maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to stroke core measures. You will manage a dynamic patient population, ensuring comprehensive care from admission through discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
• Monitor and accurately interpret telemetry rhythms, responding to changes in real-time.
• Ensure compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and individualized care plan development.
• Administer medications safely and accurately following Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) standards.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care with an interdisciplinary team, including providers, therapists, and case management.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient flow efficiently within a high-turnover environment.
• Maintain a constant focus on patient safety initiatives, including falls prevention and skin integrity.
• Collaborate effectively within a primary and team nursing model.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum of experience in an acute care setting, preferably Medical-Surgical Telemetry or Stroke Unit. (Years of experience: Not specified.)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in performing comprehensive neurological assessments.
• Expertise in telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation.
• Strong understanding and application of stroke core measures.
• Competence in safe medication administration practices, including BCMA.
• Excellent critical thinking and rapid response skills in high-acuity situations.
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage patient flow and prioritize care in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, including falls prevention and skin integrity protocols.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: PM (Nights)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 8, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification.