Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry and Stroke Telemetry

Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel contract in Elmira, NY: earn an estimated $2,130–$2,250 weekly while caring for acute stroke and complex cardiac patients.

Join a high-acuity, fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry team in this 13-week New York travel nursing assignment. You will provide evidence-based nursing care in a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, rapid intervention, and excellent clinical outcomes. Elmira is a welcoming community in New York’s scenic Southern Tier, with access to the Finger Lakes region, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant local culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry / Stroke Telemetry
• Location: Elmira, New York (NY)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 8, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 6, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Unit Environment: A 34-bed, high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry unit specializing in acute stroke and complex telemetry patients

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New York
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical telemetry, stroke telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale competency
• Ability to read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips before the start of the assignment
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Commitment to evidence-based nursing practice, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale evaluations
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, recognize changes promptly, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Provide safe, accurate medication administration in accordance with barcode medication administration standards
• Support compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and individualized care planning
• Coordinate care with providers, therapists, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Manage admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient flow in a high-turnover environment
• Collaborate with primary and team nursing staff to deliver coordinated patient care
• Maintain a consistent focus on fall prevention, skin integrity, infection prevention, and overall patient safety
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care-plan updates

Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel contract in Elmira, New York, and join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team.

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.