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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Buffalo, 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

Job Title

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Join our dedicated nursing team as a Telemetry Registered Nurse in Buffalo, New York. This role is situated on our 3 South Telemetry Unit, where you will provide specialized care to adult patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and comprehensive medical management.

You will play a critical role in patient assessment, intervention, and education, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive team dedicated to patient well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for telemetry patients.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, other nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medications, and self-care.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records using the Epic system.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to all hospital policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a Telemetry or similar acute care setting.
• Proficiency in Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and EKG analysis skills.
• Proficient in medication administration and IV therapy.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

Shift Details

This is a 13-week contract assignment, starting on August 14, 2026, and concluding on December 3, 2026. The shift is for nights, working 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, three days per week. The role requires participation in weekend and holiday rotations.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.