Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,290 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position is based in an acute care environment that specializes in stroke and complex telemetry patient care. The role involves performing neurological assessments, monitoring telemetry rhythms, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and compliance with stroke care protocols. This position requires working day shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, NIH Stroke Scale certification or experience in reading rhythm strips, ability to perform neurological assessments, and experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic health record systems, prior stroke or telemetry unit experience, additional certifications in stroke care or telemetry.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Responsible for performing and documenting neurological assessments including NIH Stroke Scale; monitoring telemetry rhythms and responding in real time; ensuring compliance with stroke core measures such as dysphagia screening; administering medications safely; coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams; managing admissions and discharges; maintaining patient safety, falls prevention, and skin integrity in a high-turnover environment.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1321516. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus