Cardiac Stress Lab RN
Elmira, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Telemetry RN travel contract in Elmira, NY: earn an estimated $2,130–$2,250 weekly while caring for acute stroke and complex cardiac patients.

Join a high-acuity, fast-paced medical-surgical telemetry team in this 13-week New York travel nursing assignment. You will provide evidence-based nursing care in a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, rapid intervention, and excellent clinical outcomes. Elmira is a welcoming community in New York’s scenic Southern Tier, with access to the Finger Lakes region, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant local culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry / Stroke Telemetry
• Location: Elmira, New York (NY)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 8, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 6, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Unit Environment: A 34-bed, high-acuity medical-surgical telemetry unit specializing in acute stroke and complex telemetry patients

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New York
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical telemetry, stroke telemetry, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale competency
• Ability to read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips before the start of the assignment
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Commitment to evidence-based nursing practice, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale evaluations
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, recognize changes promptly, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Provide safe, accurate medication administration in accordance with barcode medication administration standards
• Support compliance with stroke core measures, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and individualized care planning
• Coordinate care with providers, therapists, case management, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Manage admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient flow in a high-turnover environment
• Collaborate with primary and team nursing staff to deliver coordinated patient care
• Maintain a consistent focus on fall prevention, skin integrity, infection prevention, and overall patient safety
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care-plan updates

Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel contract in Elmira, New York, and join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry team.

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