Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Tele Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg Tele in Plattsburgh, NY. Start date 10/19/2026 for 16–26 weeks on a 3×12 Night shift in a hospital Med/Surg Tele unit. Weekly pay ranges from $2,514 to $2,604 with no guaranteed hours. This travel temporary assignment includes float coverage and potential ED Hold responsibilities as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,514–$2,604 per week
- Assignment duration: 16–26 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3×12 hours
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Setting: 341-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit in a hospital
- Credentialing/experience: Epic EMR within last 2 years; NIHSS required prior to start; BLS required; CMSRN preferred
- Holidays: Travel RNs must work 2 of 3 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Eve, New Year’s Eve/Day)
- Float/ED Hold: May float to ED Hold; ED Hold work within unit coverage
- Travel logistics: Mileage-based pay tiers; reliable transportation required; no public transportation in the area
- Orientation: Bi-weekly orientations; next available 11/02

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

Requirements
- Licenses and certifications: 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
- Certifications: BLS required; NIHSS required prior to starting; CMSRN preferred
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience; 1 year in medical-surgical telemetry
- Education: RN education from an accredited program (not specified beyond RN status)
- Skills/tech: Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
- Travel readiness: Ability to travel for a 16–26 week assignment; reliable transportation required; flexible with unit rotation and weekend/holiday coverage

Benefits and Support
- 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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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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