<p>A 13-week travel nursing contract is open on the Telemetry unit at a hospital in Elmira, New York — a 22-bed unit carrying a genuinely varied census that spans cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and mental health patients. Day-shift, 12-hour blocks keep the schedule predictable, and the gross weekly rate of $2,532 positions this assignment competitively within the upstate New York travel market. Clinicians who thrive on acuity breadth and want a defined, finite commitment will find this assignment well-suited to their goals.</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 infrastructure designed to promote professional growth and work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>22-bed Telemetry unit with a diverse, multi-acuity census: cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and mental health patients</li> <li>Day shift only: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12.5-hour shifts)</li> <li>13-week contract duration with a defined start and end date</li> <li>Continuous cardiac monitoring and telemetry equipment in active daily use</li> <li>Fast-paced clinical environment requiring strong assessment skills and adaptability to a changing patient mix</li> <li>Hospital-based setting with exposure to cardiac, surgical, and respiratory service lines within a single unit</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York required at time of assignment start</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with preference for Med/Surg or Telemetry background</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in cardiac monitoring and telemetry equipment operation</li> <li>AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree preferred; not strictly required</li> <li>Prior experience in cardiac or surgical hospital units is a strong advantage; familiarity with mental health care practices is a plus</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 New York markets and easy access to the Finger Lakes wine region, Watkins Glen State Park, and the outdoor recreation corridors of the Catskills and Adirondacks. The area is home to a close-knit community with a genuine small-city character, making it an appealing base for travel nurses who want to explore upstate New York without the expense or pace of a major metro. Corning, home to the Corning Museum of Glass and a vibrant arts scene, is just 20 minutes west.</p>