Travel Med​/Surg Tele RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift Resource Pool position requiring an active NY RN license and at least 1 year of specialty experience.

• Float position within the Med/Surg Tele Resource Pool, including coverage for ED Hold patients
• Patient population spans Med/Surg Oncology, Ortho, and Urology units with ages ranging 25-99
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 depending on unit
• Utilizes IV pumps and bladder scanners as unit equipment
• Charts in Epic, with medication administration transitioning from MAK to Epic
• 12-hour night shifts scheduled 7:00 PM-7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Requires working every other weekend at minimum
• Floating required across telemetry units (R5, R6, R7) and potentially other tele units
• No self-scheduling and no on-call requirements

• Active NY RN license (or proof of pending application) required
• AHA BLS certification required; CMSRN preferred
• NIHSS certification required prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of RN clinical experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Med/Surg Tele specialty required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years is required

• Daily responsibilities include IV insertion, bladder scans, blood draws from central lines, and glucose monitoring
• May be required to float to the ED to support ED Hold patients
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of the following 3:
  Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, and New Year's Day/Eve
• Dress code includes navy blue and white solid-color scrubs, comfortable shoes, minimal jewelry, groomed hair/beard, and no acrylic nails
• One day of orientation provided, with bi-weekly start dates
• No block scheduling permitted
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to limited public transportation access
• All-season or snow tires recommended for vehicles from November through April
• Facility is a Level 2 trauma center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted with rate tiers based on mileage: local (50 miles or less), radius (51-100 miles), and travel (101+ miles)

American Traveler Job  #P-749346. 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:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.