Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,438 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

🌲 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT MED-SURG / TELEMETRY RN CONTRACT – ITHACA, NY

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Ithaca, NY 14850. Operating within an acute care 32-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit (4 South; average daily census 17–22), this inpatient assignment features a dependable 36-hour overnight schedule (18:45 – 07:15 / 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, three 12-hour night shifts guaranteed weekly with every other weekend and every other holiday rotation). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,438/WEEK GROSS)! $1,574/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $24.00/HR BASE RATE! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! EXCELLENT RATIOS (1:5) WITH CNA & CHARGE NURSE SUPPORT! EPIC EHR! Caring for diverse adult and geriatric medical, surgical, and cardiac telemetry admissions, the bedside nursing team coordinates continuous rhythm surveillance, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV infusion management, pre/post-operative surgical care, and stroke protocol stabilization. Core staffing ratios are maintained at a manageable 1:5 (1:6 during peak surgical surges) with dedicated Nursing Assistant coverage and an active, lightly assigned Charge Nurse (1:2 ratio) on the floor for clinical escalations. If you are an acute care nurse skilled in telemetry rhythm analysis, stroke care, and med-surg clinical workflows looking to earn $2,438/week in the Finger Lakes region of New York, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,438.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,574.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $24.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $36.00/hr
• (Both travel and local candidates accepted; local bill rate is adjusted to $85.00/hr per facility guidelines).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (18:45 – 07:15 / 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks.
• Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) rotation.
• Department Setting & Capacity: 4 South — 32-Bed Med-Surg / Telemetry Unit; average daily census is 17–22 patients.
• Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios: 1:5 standard ratio (1:6 during surgical staffing surges), supported by dedicated Nursing Assistants and a lightly assigned Charge Nurse (1:2 ratio).
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Direct bedside nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with diverse acute medical, surgical, and cardiovascular conditions.
  • Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, real-time rhythm strip analysis, interval measuring, and prompt dysrhythmia management.
  • Stroke care protocols: neurological assessments, stroke surveillance, and NIHSS-guided evaluations.
  • Inpatient medical stabilization: sepsis management, respiratory failure, metabolic derangements, infectious disease, and decompensated heart failure.
  • Post-surgical recovery: wound care, surgical drain management, multimodal pain control, and mobilization.
  • Vascular access and intravenous therapies: peripheral IV insertion, central venous catheter care, blood component administration, and electrolyte replacement protocols.
• EMR System: Epic electronic health record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement: Minimum 2+ to 3+ years of dedicated acute care inpatient Medical-Surgical / Telemetry RN clinical experience.
• EMR Competency (Strict Hard Stop): Hands-on Epic EHR experience is strictly required.
• Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License strictly in hand at submittal (pending licenses cannot be submitted).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.
  • 8 Hours of Documented Stroke Training Certificate.
• Onboarding Testing: Must complete and pass facility credentialing assessments (Pharmacology Exam, Rhythm Interpretation Exam, Core Competency Exam, and Epic Questionnaire).

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Complete candidate profiles matching all clinical prerequisites receive expedited review and direct submittal consideration into the health system portal. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized acute care recruitment team!

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📍 Location Details: Assignment is located in Ithaca, NY 14850. ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 18:45 – 07:15). 📞 No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. 🔄 Weekend & Holiday Rotation: Every Other Weekend (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH) required. 🚫 Candidate Eligibility: Both travel and local candidates accepted (local rate is adjusted to $85.00/hr billing). 🩺 Unit Scope & Acuity: 4 South — 32-bed Med-Surg / Telemetry Unit (daily census 17–22); strong staffing ratios of 1:5 (1:6 during surg staffing) with dedicated CNA support and a lightly assigned Charge Nurse (1:2 ratio). 📋 Mandatory Experience & Clinical Hard Stops: Minimum 2+ to 3+ years of acute Med-Surg / Telemetry RN experience. Strict Hard Stop: Hands-on Epic EHR experience is strictly required. Clean background/license history (NURSYS verification). 📜 Certification Mandate (Strict Hard Stop): Active New York State RN license strictly verified and in hand at submittal. Active AHA BLS and AHA ACLS cards strictly required at submittal. Active NIHSS certification attached. Strict Hard Stop: Documented 8 Hours of Stroke Training certificate required. Must complete onboarding testing (Pharmacology, Rhythm Interpretation, Core Competency Exams, and Epic Questionnaire). 🖥️ EMR System: Epic electronic health record (mandatory). 📜 Mandatory Submittal Details: Active NY RN license, AHA BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and 8-hr Stroke certificates attached. Comprehensive resume highlighting acute MS/Tele, dysrhythmia, and Epic competencies. Centralus Health Submission Cover Sheet & Skills Checklist. Centralus Color Headshot / Driver's License. 2 professional supervisory references. Full legal name, physical address, email, full Date of Birth (DOB), and full SSN. All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be submitted upfront at time of submittal. 💉 Compliance & Health Requirements: COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines. MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, TB test, and physical/health statement. 📅 Time Off: All RTO must be requested upfront on submission for facility review.

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Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus