Job Title: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
Location: Syracuse, NY
Shift: Night
Type: Contract | 14 Weeks
Pay Rate:
Local: $57.21/hour
Travel: Up to $66/hour
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | 3 Shifts Per Week | 36 Hours Per Week
Every Other Weekend Required
Holidays as Needed
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry for an exciting Travel or Local job in Syracuse, NY.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Med/Surg and Telemetry patients.
Monitor cardiac telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
Perform and document patient assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.
Start IVs and obtain blood samples/labs as required.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transfers.
Identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EPIC EMR system.
Educate patients and families regarding care plans and discharge instructions.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards.
Work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced telemetry environment.
Required Qualifications
Active New York State Registered Nurse License.
Current AHA BLS Certification.
Minimum 1.5–2 years of recent acute care experience within the last 2 years.
Experience in hospitals of similar size or Level I/II Trauma Centers (required for travelers).
Ability to independently start IVs and draw labs.
Strong competency in reading and interpreting telemetry.
Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work night shifts in a high-acuity environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Level I or Level II Trauma Hospital experience.
Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Records.
Prior travel nursing experience.
Strong Med/Surg Telemetry or Step-Down Unit experience.
Experience handling complex and high-acuity medical patients.
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.