
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Elmira, NY
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.83
- Weekly
- $2,190
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,880
This job pays about $60.83/hour — 16% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New York ($52.62/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New York right now
- 1,011 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New York from 6 agencies, 18 of them in Elmira.
- Pay in these listings: $18.75 – $112/hour, median $61.94/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New York: $52.62/hour ($109,450/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($82.50/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry / Stroke Telemetry - Elmira, New York
Join a fast-paced, high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry nursing team in Elmira, NY, where you’ll provide meaningful care to acute stroke and complex telemetry patients. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers a supportive team environment, protocol-driven practice, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative acute care setting. Elmira is a welcoming Southern Tier community with access to the scenic Finger Lakes region, outdoor recreation, and a comfortable small-city feel.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically 3 shifts per week
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Unit: Medical/Surgical Telemetry / Stroke Telemetry
- Location: Elmira, NY 14905
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent RN experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, or a similar acute care setting
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Ability to read basic rhythm strips and identify telemetry changes
- Strong assessment, communication, and prioritization skills
- Experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients
- Perform frequent neurological assessments and document findings accurately
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Support stroke core measures, including screening, education, and care plan compliance
- Administer medications accurately using barcode medication administration standards
- Coordinate care with providers, therapy, case management, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Manage admissions, discharges, and patient flow while maintaining excellent patient safety practices
- Promote fall prevention, skin integrity, and overall quality outcomes
Apply now to join this rewarding Elmira, New York nursing job and take the next step in your travel RN career.
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.
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