Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Job Description
Excite Health Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: RN - Med Surg / Tele
\nFacility: Samaritan Medical Center
\nShift: 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and call
\nStart Date: 01/12/2025
\nAssignment Length: 13 weeks (initial assignment, with extension potential)
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Certifications and Licenses:
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- Current NY State Registered Nurse License (Required)\n
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Required)\n
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (Required)\n
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What You Bring:
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- Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State\n
- Proven experience in medical-surgical or telemetry units, preferably within the past year\n
- Successful completion of at least one prior traveler assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered\n
- Strong knowledge of common patient diagnoses such as sepsis, COPD, CHF, post-op care, general Med Surg, plastic surgery recovery, and ALC patients awaiting transfer to nursing homes\n
- Experience managing drips and medications including Heparin drips, magnesium, potassium (K) riders, and other IV medications\n
- Ability to perform thorough patient assessments, prioritize patient care, and provide clinical, educational, mental, and spiritual support\n
- Proficiency in patient safety measures, including proper use of patient lifts and safe patient mobility techniques\n
- Capacity to work effectively under stress, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and adaptability\n
- Leadership abilities with experience in prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and potentially serving as a charge nurse\n
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal\n
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Preferred Education & Experience:
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- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing\n
- Minimum of 1-year recent experience in an acute care Med Surg or Telemetry setting\n
- Experience with Meditech electronic health record system\n
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Additional Details:
\nJoin Samaritan Medical Center’s dynamic team where you’ll have the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a busy Med Surg/Telemetry environment. This position offers significant growth potential, a supportive team, and the chance to develop your skills in diverse patient populations, including those with complex medical needs. If you are a dedicated RN with strong clinical skills and leadership qualities, we invite you to apply and make an impactful difference in patient care.
Excite Health Partners Job ID #188265. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Med Surg / Tele
About Excite Health Partners
For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Company provided housing options