Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Tele Job
About The Position
This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in a Med Surg Tele unit in Plattsburgh, NY. The assignment is for 16-26 weeks, starting on 10/19/2026, with a night shift of 3x12 hours. The role involves providing direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical telemetry patients, including monitoring, medication administration, and documentation in EPIC EMR. Responsibilities also include collaborating with other healthcare professionals, managing ED Hold patients within the unit, and performing unit-specific procedures. The position requires flexibility with unit rotation and weekend/holiday coverage, as well as reliable transportation due to the location's lack of public transport.
Requirements
- New York RN license (active) or documented application with an applied date; NY license must be in process or current at start; license processing may take 6–8 weeks
- BLS required
- NIHSS required prior to starting
- Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience
- 1 year in medical-surgical telemetry
- RN education from an accredited program
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
- Ability to travel for a 16–26 week assignment
- Reliable transportation required
- Flexible with unit rotation and weekend/holiday coverage
Nice To Haves
- CMSRN preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adult medical-surgical telemetry patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, IV therapies, central line care, blood draws, and glucose monitoring
- Document and coordinate care in EPIC EMR; implement physician orders, care plans, and patient education
- Collaborate with CNAs/PCTs, unit staff, and ancillary services to ensure safe patient flow and timely discharge planning
- Manage ED Hold patients as needed within the M/S Tele unit and assist with ED/ambulatory hold workflow
- Perform unit-specific procedures such as bladder scans, IV pump management, and routine respiratory support coordination
- Respond to evolving patient needs and participate in rounding, safety checks, and escalation per hospital policy
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including credentialing and scheduling assistance
- Bi-weekly orientation opportunities
- Supportive travel and credentialing resources throughout the assignment
- Potential extension opportunities based on unit needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
