<p>A 13-week travel nursing contract is open for a Registered Nurse on the Telemetry unit at a hospital in Elmira, New York. The unit is a 22-bed step-down environment managing a genuinely mixed acuity census — cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and mental health patients — giving experienced nurses broad clinical exposure within a single assignment. Day shifts run 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and the weekly gross pay of $2,532 makes this a competitive package for the upstate New York market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay: $2,532</li> <li>13-week contract with defined start and end dates</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 recruiter advocacy throughout the duration of the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>22-bed Telemetry unit with a diverse, mixed-acuity patient population</li> <li>Census includes cardiac, respiratory, post-surgical, and mental health cases</li> <li>Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12.5-hour shifts)</li> <li>Active cardiac monitoring environment requiring proficiency with telemetry equipment</li> <li>Fast-paced clinical setting that rewards strong assessment and critical thinking skills</li> <li>Collaborative unit culture with an emphasis on high-quality, patient-centered care</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 degree preferred; not strictly required</li> <li>Prior hospital experience in cardiac or surgical units is a plus; respiratory or mental health nursing background also valued</li> <li>Ability to adapt quickly in a high-pressure, frequently changing clinical environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Elmira sits in the Southern Tier of New York State along the Chemung River, offering a low cost of living relative to most of the Northeast and easy access to the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region — wineries, gorges, waterfalls, and year-round outdoor recreation are all within a short drive. The area has a genuine small-city character with affordable housing, a walkable downtown, and proximity to Corning, Ithaca, and Binghamton for additional dining, arts, and cultural amenities. For travel nurses seeking a substantive clinical assignment without the cost and congestion of a major metro, Elmira delivers strong value on both fronts.</p>