Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Potsdam, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Potsdam, NY
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Potsdam, NY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every Other Weekend Coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 on nights
• Manage a diverse patient population including cardiac, respiratory, COVID, infectious disease, pre- and post-operative, endocrine, and CVA diagnoses
• Operate within a Certified Stroke Center , applying stroke protocol knowledge as needed
• Float as required to sister units, including comparable Med/Surg and Observation units
• Accurately document all patient care activities using EPIC
• Complete required pre-start modules prior to assignment begin date

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered New York (NY) RN license — must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a relevant clinical setting
• EPIC charting experience is a hard requirement
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) training or background — PCU-trained candidates will be prioritized
• Experience caring for stroke, cardiac, or complex respiratory patient populations
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and interpretation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a recognized Certified Stroke Center, gaining specialized clinical experience in a supportive unit environment
• First-time travelers are considered, making this a strong opportunity for RNs looking to begin their travel career