Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry in Schenectady, NY

Explore a rewarding New York travel nursing job as a Travel Registered Nurse on a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team in Schenectady. This 13-week assignment is ideal for an experienced RN who provides high-quality care to surgical and medical-surgical patients with complex pulmonary and cardiac monitoring needs. Schenectady is a welcoming Capital Region community known for its historic character, arts and cultural attractions, and convenient access to the Adirondacks and nearby Albany.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
• Location: Schenectady, NY 12308
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, through February 27, 2027
• Unit: 32-bed medical-surgical unit with telemetry monitoring
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., including a 30-minute unpaid break
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week; every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Call: No call required
• Patient Population: Primarily surgical and medical-surgical patients, including individuals with pneumonia, COPD, advanced pulmonary disease, tracheostomies, and noninvasive ventilation needs
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York; candidates may be considered while licensure is pending, but licensure is required before starting
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience; 2 years is preferred and may qualify candidates for expedited consideration
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; certification may be obtained before the start date
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and a rotating holiday schedule
• Comfort working in a team-based healthcare environment and floating to comparable units within demonstrated competencies
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred but not required

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients while maintaining patient safety and clinical quality
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, oxygenation, and changes in patient condition; promptly communicate findings to the care team
• Care for patients requiring IV pumps, infusions, tracheostomies, BiPAP, CPAP, oxygen weaning, nebulizer treatments, and inhaler therapy
• Perform phlebotomy, venipuncture, peripheral IV insertion, medication administration, and other appropriate nursing interventions
• Assist with patient transports and support care transitions, including transfers to higher levels of care when needed
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
• Float to like units as needed and provide care consistent with training and verified competencies
• Follow unit procedures, documentation standards, infection-prevention practices, and patient-care protocols

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a medical-surgical telemetry team in Schenectady, New York.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.