Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Elmira, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse opportunity in a high-acuity, fast-paced medical-surgical environment specializing in stroke care and complex telemetry patients. The position involves performing neurological assessments, monitoring telemetry rhythms, administering medications, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team in a 34-bed stroke telemetry unit.

Job Details

• Position Description: ACLS, BLS, NIH (National Institutes of Health) certifications, and the ability to read basic rhythm strips are required. Experience working with primary and team nursing is expected.
• Unit Description: The 3B/3C Stroke Telemetry Unit is designed for evidence-based, protocol-driven care with emphasis on patient safety, rapid intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Certifications & Education Requirements: ACLS, BLS, NIH certifications; valid state license; minimum 0 years of experience; located within the state.
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform neurological assessments including NIH Stroke Scale, monitor telemetry rhythms, ensure compliance with stroke core measures, administer medications using BCMA standards, coordinate care, and manage patient admissions and discharges.
• Submission Requirements: License verification, resume checklist/testing, health submission cover sheet.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits