Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $2,167 per week in Batavia, NY

The structured care delivery model ensures you're never working alone, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking a supportive clinical environment with opportunities to develop advanced medical/surgical and telemetry skills. You'll gain valuable experience with a diverse patient population ranging from complex orthopedic surgical cases to acute medical telemetry patients, all while working alongside dedicated interdisciplinary support teams.

Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN – New York

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Western New York

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 1:9 nurse-to-patient ratio on all shifts; every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per month required; 12-hour orientation; float to other medical/surgical units as needed

Highlights:

• 34-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with Joint Center of Excellence specializing in total joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder)
• Diverse patient population including post-surgical orthopedic and general surgery patients, plus medical telemetry patients across all age groups from adolescents to geriatrics
• Team-based care delivery model with 1 RN, 1 LPN, and 1 PCT per 9 patients
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
• Specialized unit equipped with wall suction for complex medical cases including small bowel obstructions
• 13-week assignment with up to two pre-approved time-off periods (maximum 10 days total)

Requirements:

• Active New York RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical or Telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with 1:9 patient ratios preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers accepted

Clinical Skills & Competencies:

• Total joint replacement care and orthopedic trauma management
• Post-surgical care including surgical drains, chest tubes, and wound care/wound vac
• Telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Central line, PICC line, and port management
• Blood product administration and IV insulin/heparin protocols
• Advanced airway management including BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Experience with CVA patients, renal failure, and substance withdrawal

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative team-based care environment on a specialized Medical/Surgical unit that serves as a Joint Center of Excellence. You'll gain valuable experience with a diverse patient population ranging from complex orthopedic surgical cases to acute medical telemetry patients, all while working alongside dedicated interdisciplinary support teams. The structured care delivery model ensures you're never working alone, making this an excellent opportunity for nurses seeking a supportive clinical environment with opportunities to develop advanced medical/surgical and telemetry skills.

Additional Information:

Dress code includes any combination of navy blue and white scrubs. Pre-start modules may be required (up to 5 billable hours). Candidates with foreign nursing education should notify the account manager at time of application.