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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
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: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - Stepdown Telemetry

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment within a Stepdown Telemetry unit in Elmira, New York. This critical role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring and intermediate-level medical attention, often transitioning from critical care or managing complex cardiac and medical conditions.

The successful candidate will operate within a dynamic 5D Med/Surg Stepdown Telemetry environment, utilizing advanced assessment and critical thinking skills to manage a diverse patient population. This position requires an RN who can independently manage patient care, interpret telemetry, administer complex medications, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team during night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, neurological evaluations, and vital sign monitoring.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, including IV drips, titratable medications, and manage central venous access devices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings, promptly recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition or cardiac arrhythmias.
• Provide thorough patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and completely in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, and other nursing staff to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate life-saving interventions according to hospital protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a Stepdown Telemetry or Med/Surg Telemetry unit.
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythm analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills specific to telemetry and stepdown care.
• Expertise in cardiac monitoring, including the identification and management of various arrhythmias.
• Competence in advanced medication administration, IV insertion, and central line management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to patient care.
• Adherence to professional dress code, including navy scrubs.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (PM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Days per Week: 3
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend
• Holiday Commitment: Every other holiday
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: October 26, 2026 - January 24, 2027

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Heart Association (AHA).