Posted 10/12/2026 · Job #527889
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Elmira, New York
Job Description
Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Acute Stroke Travel Nursing Job in Elmira, New York
Join a high-acuity, fast-paced stroke telemetry unit in Elmira, New York, as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN). This 34-bed unit provides evidence-based care for patients experiencing acute stroke and complex telemetry conditions, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, rapid intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This New York travel nursing assignment offers a rewarding opportunity to support patients in a specialized medical-surgical telemetry setting. Elmira offers a welcoming Southern Finger Lakes setting with scenic natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to charming local communities.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Location: Elmira, New York
- Start Date: November 8, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks, through February 6, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shift, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
- Unit: Acute stroke and medical-surgical telemetry
- Work Setting: On-site
Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New York
- At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale certification or demonstrated competency
- Ability to read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips before the assignment begins
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and prioritization skills in a high-acuity environment
Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities
- Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale evaluations
- Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, identify changes promptly, and initiate appropriate interventions
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with acute stroke, complex medical conditions, and telemetry needs
- Support compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and individualized care planning
- Administer medications accurately in accordance with barcode medication administration standards
- Coordinate care with providers, therapy teams, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Manage admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient flow in a high-turnover unit
- Maintain a consistent focus on fall prevention, skin integrity, infection prevention, and overall patient safety
- Collaborate effectively with primary and team nursing staff to promote continuity and quality of care
Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel assignment in Elmira, New York.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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