Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Tele
Location: Plattsburgh, NY, United States
Start date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 4 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,221 to $2,413 per week
Guaranteed hours: 0
Shift: 12-hour Nights (3x12 Night)
Employment Type: Travel - Temporary Assignment
Setting: Hospital-based Med Surg Tele unit with ED Hold and Resource Float

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,221 to $2,413 per week
- Contract duration: 4 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Floating to multiple Tele units including ED Hold as needed
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Assignment type: Travel - Temporary

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to Med Surg Tele patients, including monitoring telemetry and vitals, delivering medications, and performing routine assessments.
- Administer IV therapy and utilize IV pumps; conduct bladder scans and glucose monitoring; obtain blood draws, including from central lines as appropriate.
- Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record; adhere to MAK medication system and unit protocols.
- Assist with ED Hold patients and participate in resource float to support unit needs; collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient flow and safety.
- Maintain readiness for rapid changes in patient status; respond to emergencies per unit protocols; coordinate with charge nurse and ancillary staff to ensure quality care.
- Ensure compliance with required certifications and standards, including BLS and NIHSS prerequisites; Epic experience within the past 2 years is required prior to start.

Requirements
- Active New York RN license in good standing; license must be on file at submission
- AHA BLS certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required prior to starting
- Epic experience within the past 2 years is required
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience; minimum 1 year in a Med Surg Tele setting
- CMSRN certification preferred
- Ability to work in a hospital Telemetry unit and float to additional tele units including ED Hold
- Schedule includes every other weekend as part of the rotation; scheduling is not self-directed
- Senior orientation and unit-specific procedures apply; IVs, bladder scans, and glucose monitoring proficiency expected

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Potential extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignment options through the organization

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.