Travel Registered Nurse Tele Job

Healthforce•City of Saratoga Springs, NY

20h•$2,107 - $2,209•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse (RN) position for a Telemetry/Stepdown unit in Saratoga Springs, NY. The assignment is for a 3x12 Nights shift with a start date of 10/05/2026. The role involves monitoring cardiac telemetry, interpreting rhythms, administering IV cardiac medications, and providing comprehensive care for adult and geriatric patients with telemetry/step-down needs, including stroke/CVA management. The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document care in an electronic system, maintain patient safety, and respond to urgent events. The position also requires floating within the hospital to support unit needs and completing required rhythm testing and HealthStream modules. Orientation includes approximately 12-15 hours of RN modules and HealthStream completion prior to the start date.

Requirements

Active NY RN license in hand at submission and Nursys verification
Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience; at least 1 year in telemetry/step-down; several years overall with telemetry experience considered acceptable
BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Proficiency in telemetry rhythm interpretation; ability to read rhythms and pass hospital proctored rhythm exam
Experience with IV cardiac medications and continuous infusions; stroke care/CVA knowledge is a plus
Epic charting experience
Relias EKG exam within 72 hours of signing with 100% passing expectation; onsite rhythm procting with 85%+ and 100% identification of critical rhythms (remediation may be offered)
HealthStream modules must be completed by 7 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to start
EKG testing: Relias EKG exam completed within 72 hours of signing
COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccination or documented exemption per policy
Local radius requirement: candidates with primary residence within 50 miles of Saratoga or in Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, or Ulster counties will not be accepted
Submission requires NY license verification, recent Nursys verification, SSN/DOB, references, and required certifications

Nice To Haves

Stroke care/CVA knowledge

Responsibilities

Monitor cardiac telemetry, interpret rhythms, and respond to arrhythmias; administer IV cardiac medications and manage continuous infusions per protocol
Provide comprehensive care for adults and geriatrics with telemetry/step-down needs, including stroke/CVA management; assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (PT, RT, phlebotomy, social services, pharmacy, rapid response) and document clearly in the electronic charting system
Maintain patient safety and comfort, perform ongoing assessments, and respond to rapid response and other urgent events as needed
Float within the hospital to support unit needs within the tele/step-down scope of practice; adhere to unit protocols and staffing guidelines
Complete required rhythm testing and ensure competency as part of ongoing professional practice