Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Stroke Focus)
Job Summary
Join our high-acuity, fast-paced 34-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit in Elmira, New York, specializing in the care of acute stroke and complex telemetry patients. This unit is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, protocol-driven care with a strong emphasis on patient safety, rapid intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
As a Registered Nurse on this unit, you will manage a diverse patient population within a high-turnover environment, requiring exceptional clinical skills and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. You will play a critical role in coordinating comprehensive care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
- Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, responding to changes in real time to ensure patient stability.
- Ensure compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and development of individualized care plans.
- Administer medications following Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) standards, with a focus on safety and accuracy.
- Coordinate comprehensive patient care with an interdisciplinary team, including providers, therapy services, and case management.
- Manage patient admissions, discharges, and overall patient flow efficiently in a dynamic, high-turnover environment.
- Maintain a constant focus on patient safety initiatives, including falls prevention and skin integrity.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Ability to interpret basic cardiac rhythms.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in neurological assessment techniques, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
- Expertise in telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
- Strong understanding and application of stroke core measures.
- Competence in medication administration following BCMA standards.
- Excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to manage patient flow and prioritize care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, including falls prevention and skin integrity protocols.
- Ability to work effectively within a primary and team nursing model.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day (AM)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 30, 2026
- End Date: November 28, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.