<p>A 13-week travel nursing contract is open on the Telemetry unit at a hospital in Elmira, New York — a 22-bed unit managing a genuinely diverse acuity mix that spans cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and mental health patients. Day-shift only (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), with a gross weekly rate of $2,532, this assignment suits an experienced RN who is comfortable with continuous cardiac monitoring and wants a substantive, fast-paced floor rather than a routine med/surg placement.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Gross weekly pay of $2,532 for the duration of the 13-week contract</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with the assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to facilitate a smooth transition into the unit</li> <li>Dedicated advocacy and consistent communication throughout the contract</li> <li>Resources and support structure oriented toward professional growth and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>22-bed Telemetry unit with a mixed patient population: cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and mental health cases</li> <li>Day shift only: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12.5-hour shifts)</li> <li>13-week contract duration</li> <li>Active cardiac monitoring and telemetry equipment in use throughout the unit</li> <li>Fast-paced clinical environment requiring strong assessment skills and adaptability to a frequently changing census</li> <li>Exposure to both medical-surgical and specialty nursing within a single unit assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York required</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience; Med/Surg or Telemetry background strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in cardiac monitoring and telemetry equipment operation</li> <li>AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to start</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher preferred; prior hospital experience in cardiac or surgical units is a plus</li> <li>Experience with respiratory or surgical nursing and familiarity with mental health care practices are advantageous</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Elmira sits in the Southern Tier of New York State, nestled in the Chemung River Valley and surrounded by the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes region. The area offers a low cost of living relative to most of New York, easy access to the outdoor recreation and wine trails of the Finger Lakes, and a genuine small-city character with local arts, dining, and cultural amenities. For travel nurses seeking a manageable commute, affordable short-term housing options, and proximity to both Ithaca and Corning, Elmira is a practical and pleasant base for a 13-week assignment.</p>