TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Elmira, New York, 14905!
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Stroke Telemetry
Job Summary
Join a high-acuity, fast-paced 34-bed Stroke Telemetry Unit in Elmira, New York. This specialized medical-surgical environment is dedicated to providing exceptional care for acute stroke and complex telemetry patients.
The unit operates on an evidence-based, protocol-driven care model, emphasizing patient safety, rapid intervention, and robust interdisciplinary collaboration. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in managing a diverse patient population within a dynamic, high-turnover setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
- Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, responding promptly to changes in real time.
- Ensure strict compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and comprehensive care plan development.
- Administer medications following Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) standards, prioritizing patient safety and accuracy.
- Coordinate comprehensive patient care with an interdisciplinary team, including providers, therapists, and case management.
- Manage patient admissions, discharges, and overall patient flow efficiently within a high-turnover environment.
- Champion patient safety initiatives, with a continuous focus on falls prevention and maintaining skin integrity.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips.
- Minimum of one year of recent experience in a high-acuity medical-surgical or telemetry setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in neurological assessment techniques and NIH Stroke Scale administration.
- Expertise in telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Strong understanding and application of stroke core measures.
- Adept at safe and accurate medication administration, adhering to BCMA standards.
- Excellent critical thinking and rapid intervention skills in acute situations.
- Effective communication and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to manage patient flow and prioritize care in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, including falls prevention and skin integrity protocols.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Daily Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 2026-08-30
- End Date: 2026-11-28
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.