Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Tele Float
Location: Cooperstown, NY 13326, USA
Job Type: Contract | Local or Travel
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $55–$60 per hour / $2,000–$2,200 weekly
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Med/Tele Float RN to provide high-quality patient care across multiple hospital settings. This role requires flexibility, clinical expertise, and the ability to seamlessly integrate into diverse care environments. Float RNs support medical-surgical and telemetry units, ensuring continuity of care while responding to varying patient needs and facility demands.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients across medical-surgical and telemetry units
Perform thorough patient assessments, administer medications, and manage IV therapy per provider orders
Monitor patients using appropriate equipment and initiate timely interventions
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery, and ongoing care
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes
Respond to urgent patient needs and implement advanced clinical interventions when required
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
Adhere to facility protocols, participate in annual competencies, and support quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
Active RN license (NY or compact state)
Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Tele or Med/Surg experience required
Strong clinical assessment, multitasking, and critical thinking skills
Flexibility to float between multiple facilities and adapt quickly to different care settings
Availability for:
Daily float assignments (location confirmed ~2 hours before shift start)
Mid-shift floating as required by operational demands