Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Job Summary
This is a 13-week contract opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical Telemetry. The role is based in a hospital setting in Elmira, New York, on a specific telemetry unit (4B). The successful candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients requiring medical-surgical interventions and continuous cardiac monitoring.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and collaborative care planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including cardiac rhythm interpretation and vital sign monitoring.
- Administer medications safely and accurately, including IV therapies, in accordance with physician orders and hospital policy.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Monitor and manage patients with various medical conditions, post-surgical recovery, and those requiring continuous telemetry.
- Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, charge nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Respond to emergency situations, including code blue, and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit.
- Ability to work in Elmira, New York.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Competence in medication administration, including IV insertion and management.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night Shift
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: August 2, 2026 - October 31, 2026
- Weekend Rotation: Required to work every other weekend.
- Holiday Rotation: Required to work every other holiday.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA or ARC) is highly preferred.