Registered Nurse

Travel RN – Telemetry | Saratoga Springs, NY | Night Shift

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Start: October 2026

Unit Overview

This telemetry unit manages an adult and geriatric patient population with a focus on cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and continuous IV medication management. The unit maintains a high level of interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, rapid response, physical therapy, and social services.

Shift & Scheduling

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekend coverage required
• Float within the hospital as needed within your skill set
• 24-hour orientation; pre-approved time off available

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of recent telemetry or step-down experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required prior to start
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation — candidates must pass an on-site proctored EKG exam (≥85% overall; 100% accuracy on critical rhythms)
• A pre-screening Relias EKG exam must be completed within 72 hours of signing with a passing score

Clinical Skills

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV cardiac medication and continuous infusion management
• Stroke care and neurological assessment experience strongly preferred

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccine or approved exemption required
• All required online modules must be completed by 7:00 AM the Wednesday before your start date
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility

Note: Housing costs in Saratoga Springs can be elevated in the fall — plan accordingly and research accommodations before accepting an offer.