Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,438 per week in Elmira, NY

This critical role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring and intermediate-level medical attention, often transitioning from critical care or managing complex cardiac and medical conditions. This position requires an RN who can independently manage patient care, interpret telemetry, administer complex medications, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team during night shifts.

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Elmira, New York, 14905!

Registered Nurse - Stepdown Telemetry Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment within a Stepdown Telemetry unit in Elmira, New York. This critical role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring and intermediate-level medical attention, often transitioning from critical care or managing complex cardiac and medical conditions.

The successful candidate will operate within a dynamic 5D Med/Surg Stepdown Telemetry environment, utilizing advanced assessment and critical thinking skills to manage a diverse patient population. This position requires an RN who can independently manage patient care, interpret telemetry, administer complex medications, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team during night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including cardiac rhythm interpretation, neurological evaluations, and vital sign monitoring.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, including IV drips, titratable medications, and manage central venous access devices.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings, promptly recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition or cardiac arrhythmias.
• Provide thorough patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and completely in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, and other nursing staff to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate life-saving interventions according to hospital protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a Stepdown Telemetry or Med/Surg Telemetry unit.
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythm analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills specific to telemetry and stepdown care.
• Expertise in cardiac monitoring, including the identification and management of various arrhythmias.
• Competence in advanced medication administration, IV insertion, and central line management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to patient care.
• Adherence to professional dress code, including navy scrubs.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (PM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Days per Week: 3
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend
• Holiday Commitment: Every other holiday
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: October 26, 2026 - January 24, 2027

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Heart Association (AHA).