Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Elmira, NY
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry | Stroke Unit

Job ID: CCA-71760 

Location: Elmira, NY 

Department: 3B Telemetry / Med-Surg 

Assignment: 11/08/2026 – 02/06/2027 

Duration: 13 weeks 

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM 

Schedule: 12-hour shifts

Critical Submission Guardrails

• License: Verify active New York State RN license.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required.
• Telemetry Skills: Must be able to read and interpret basic cardiac rhythm strips before arrival.
• Clinical Background: Med-Surg, Telemetry, and stroke patient care experience are relevant to this high-acuity unit.
• Schedule: Must be available for night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM.
• Nursing Model: Must be comfortable working within a primary and team nursing model.

Job Summary & Clinical Scope

Seeking an RN for a high-acuity medical-surgical and telemetry unit specializing in acute stroke and complex cardiac monitoring.

• Perform and document frequent neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale evaluations.
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond promptly to cardiac rhythm changes.
• Follow stroke care protocols, including dysphagia screening, patient education, and care-plan compliance.
• Administer medications safely using barcode medication administration (BCMA) standards.
• Coordinate care with providers, rehabilitation services, and case management.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and patient flow while prioritizing fall prevention, skin integrity, and patient safety.

Unit Details

• Capacity: 34 beds.
• Specialty: Acute stroke and complex telemetry.
• Environment: Fast-paced, high-acuity Med-Surg setting.
• Care Focus: Evidence-based stroke protocols, neurological monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration.