Med Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Glens Falls, New York
Glens Falls Hospital

Job Opportunity: Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry (Nights)

Location: Glens Falls, New York
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit primarily cares for Telemetry/Cardiac patients
• 16 beds in unit
• RN to patient ratio: 4:1
• Patient population: Adult to Geriatric
• Remote Telemetry Unit
• Dress code: Personal scrubs of any color (no designs, cartoons, or hoodies)

Required Qualifications

• License: Current New York RN license (Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Registration Certificate required upfront)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS (must be current and uploaded with profile)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of RN experience
  • Strong proficiency and experience working on Cardiac/Telemetry and Med-Tele units
• Skills: Must be able to interpret, measure, and document cardiac rhythms twice per shift comfortably
• Other:

  • Must have EPIC experience (required)
  • Must have reliable personal vehicle
  • Must be reliable with no attendance concerns or call-outs
  • Neuro/stroke experience highly preferred
• Compliance:

  • Must pass a 14-panel drug screen within 24 hours of offer acceptance
  • Must complete onboarding training from approved groups (e.g., Welle or CPI) including verbal de-escalation training
  • COVID vaccinations encouraged but not required
  • Permanent address must be included in profile and match driver’s license/state ID; certain NY counties excluded from consideration

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel experience highly preferred (not required)
• Previous experience at this facility or Albany Med is a plus

Additional Information

• No block scheduling will be considered
• Requested time off during assignment must be submitted and approved before contract start; no more than 5 days of time off allowed
• Facility may cancel up to 5 shifts during the 13-week contract with 2 hours’ notice
• Orientation: 8 hours (non-billable)
• No call or charge responsibilities for this assignment

Summary

This is a 13-week temporary RN position on a telemetry/med-surg night shift unit caring for adult and geriatric patients. The role requires strong cardiac monitoring skills, EPIC experience, and a New York RN license with the temporary healthcare service agency registration. Candidates must be reliable, have at least 3 years of relevant experience, and meet strict compliance and drug screening requirements. Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not mandatory.