Travel Nurse Manager RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Elmira, NY
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Interim RN Manager – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry & Stroke

Location: Elmira, NY 14905
Order ID: CCA-73647
Assignment Dates: December 6, 2026 – March 6, 2027
Duration: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of clinical experience

Shift & Schedule

• Monday–Friday, primarily day shift.
• Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• 40 hours per week.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Managers are expected to be available on weekends and off-shifts when necessary.
• No regular on-call requirement listed.

Unit & Work Environment

• Leadership coverage across 22-bed and 14-bed units.
• Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Stroke patient populations.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Patient population includes cardiac, respiratory, end-of-life, mental health, and general medical cases.
• Specialized focus on stroke care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership across assigned nursing units.
• Coordinate staffing, patient acuity, team skills, and resource allocation.
• Assess unit operations and identify opportunities to improve patient care and workflow.
• Develop and implement action plans for patient outcomes, staff development, and unit performance.
• Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor patient satisfaction, staff performance, and operational efficiency.
• Promote collaboration among nursing staff and interdisciplinary departments.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and a positive learning environment.
• Participate in nursing councils and committees as appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Proven clinical expertise relevant to Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Stroke patient populations.
• Excellent communication and written communication skills.
• Administrative or supervisory education/experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

Ideal Candidate: An experienced RN leader with a strong Med-Surg/Telemetry background, stroke-care knowledge, and the ability to guide nursing teams while overseeing clinical operations and quality improvement.