Travel Medical / Surgical / Telemetry RN - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Elmira, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Night Shift in Elmira, NY

Apply now for a 13-week medical-surgical telemetry travel nursing contract in Elmira, New York, caring for acute stroke and complex cardiac patients. Join a high-acuity healthcare team that values evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and safe, patient-centered care. This New York travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding acute-care assignment. Elmira is a welcoming Southern Tier community near the Finger Lakes, offering scenic surroundings, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed quality of life between shifts.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 8, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: High-acuity stroke and telemetry medical-surgical unit
• Location: Elmira, New York

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical telemetry or comparable acute-care Registered Nurse experience
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New York
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification or demonstrated competency
• Ability to read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips before starting the assignment
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with primary and team nursing staff

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to acute stroke and complex telemetry patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
• Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale evaluations
• Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Support compliance with stroke care protocols and core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and individualized care planning
• Administer medications safely and accurately using barcode medication administration standards
• Coordinate care with providers, therapists, case management, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Manage admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient flow in a high-turnover medical-surgical unit
• Maintain a strong focus on fall prevention, skin integrity, infection prevention, and overall patient safety
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and changes in patient status
• Provide compassionate patient and family education throughout the care experience

Apply now for this medical-surgical telemetry travel RN job in Elmira, NY, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving stroke and acute-care patients.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #530348. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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