Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Schenectady, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN opportunity in Schenectady, NY 12308. Join a fast-paced acute care team, care for telemetry patients, and enjoy competitive weekly pay, day shifts, and a 16-week travel nursing assignment in New York’s Capital Region. Schenectady offers a welcoming Capital Region setting with convenient access to the best of upstate New York.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Location: Schenectady, NY 12308
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holiday rotation; no self-scheduling
• Floating: Required to float to like units within competencies

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

This Med/Surg Telemetry RN position is ideal for a Registered Nurse who thrives in a busy medical-surgical unit, enjoys telemetry nursing, and wants to work in the Schenectady, New York healthcare market. You’ll collaborate with a skilled interdisciplinary team while delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive acute care environment.

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; New York RN license preferred at submission
• At least 1 year of Med/Surg or Telemetry RN experience required; 2+ years preferred
• BLS certification required or obtainable before the start date
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and every other weekend
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care setting
• Experience with Cerner or similar EMR systems is helpful

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients
• Monitor telemetry, assess patient status, and respond to changes in condition
• Administer medications, manage infusions, and support individualized treatment plans
• Perform IV starts, phlebotomy/venipuncture, and assist with patient transports
• Support patients with respiratory needs, including oxygen weaning and nebulizer-to-inhaler transitions
• Collaborate with the care team to support patients with pulmonary and post-surgical needs
• Float to like units as needed while working within scope and competencies
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of patient safety and teamwork

Apply Today

If you’re a skilled Med/Surg Telemetry RN looking for New York travel nurse jobs, apply now and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care in Schenectady.

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