Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Plattsburgh, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,772/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Plattsburgh, New York, a scenic North Country community near Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. This Med/Surg Telemetry RN assignment offers the chance to work in a supportive, fast-paced float-pool environment with varied patient populations while building strong telemetry, medical-surgical, and clinical nursing experience.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel RN
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
- Location: Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Start Date: September 10, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Work 2 of 3 major holidays as scheduled
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470-$2,600
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent clinical nursing experience required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
- Active New York RN license required at time of submission
- Current AHA BLS certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required prior to start
- Recent Epic experience within the past 2 years required
- CMSRN certification preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Must have reliable transportation due to limited public transit access
- Comfort working in a float-pool environment and adapting to changing assignments
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality medical-surgical nursing care to adult telemetry patients
- Care for patients in med/surg oncology, ortho, urology, and ALC populations
- Support ED hold patients as needed within the Med/Surg Tele resource pool
- Perform IV therapy, bladder scans, blood draws from central lines, and glucose monitoring
- Monitor telemetry patients and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, efficient patient care
- Float between designated units as scheduled to meet patient care needs
- Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit-specific protocols
Apply now for this exciting Travel RN job in Plattsburgh, NY and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
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About Plattsburgh, NY
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Plattsburgh, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Plattsburgh, NY is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Plattsburgh experiences cold winters with average lows around 10°F and warm summers with average highs around 80°F.
- Be prepared for significant snowfall during the winter months.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Plattsburgh.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially during the off-peak tourist season.
- Plattsburgh is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Plattsburgh has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the changing weather.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Plattsburgh offers a variety of restaurants, especially seafood due to its proximity to Lake Champlain.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, boating, and other water activities in the nearby Adirondack Mountains.
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