TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Elmira, New York, 14905!
Registered Nurse - Stroke Telemetry
Job Summary
Join a high-acuity, fast-paced 34-bed Stroke Telemetry Unit in Elmira, New York, specializing in the comprehensive 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.
The Registered Nurse will manage a dynamic patient population, focusing on critical assessments, real-time monitoring, and coordinated care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including the NIH Stroke Scale.
- Monitor and accurately interpret telemetry rhythms, responding promptly to changes in patient status.
- Ensure strict compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and individualized care plan development.
- Administer medications safely and accurately, adhering to Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) standards.
- Coordinate comprehensive patient care with an interdisciplinary team, including providers, therapy services, and case management.
- Manage patient admissions, discharges, and overall patient flow efficiently within a high-turnover environment.
- Maintain a continuous focus on falls prevention, skin integrity, and overall patient safety initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively within a primary and team nursing model.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in frequent neurological assessments and NIH Stroke Scale administration.
- Expertise in telemetry rhythm monitoring and interpretation.
- Strong understanding and application of stroke core measures.
- Competence in safe medication administration practices, including BCMA.
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and rapid intervention skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage patient flow in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, falls prevention, and maintaining skin integrity.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: PM (Nights)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 30, 2026
- End Date: November 28, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.