Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted Health

Potsdam, NY Posted 7/30/2025 Full Time

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience is required with some in the last 24 months.

• Experience with Epic is required from any number of months.

• Trauma Level 1 experience is preferred from any number of months

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a New York license (required for submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >75 miles from facility to be submitted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Block Schedules: No

Previous Charge Experience - Preferred

Teaching Hospital Experience - Preferred

Trauma Level II Experience - Preferred

Mixed acuity unit PCU, MS Tele and MS patients

Must have PCU/IMC experience within the last 3 years.

Ratios adjusted by acuity

Skills: MS/Tele, Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Post MI, IV insulin protocols, Titration of Insulin drips, Feeding tube care and management, Continuous Bladder Irrigation, Renal failure, Accessing Ports, Blood Product Administration

Central line care/management, Phlebotomy, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Starting IVs, Heparin Protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, PCA, Thrombolytic Agents, Titrate Cardiac drips, CVA, Seizure disorders, Substance Withdrawal, Ortho trauma, Peripheral nerve block catheters

Total Joint Replacements, Traction, Mastectomy, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleur-evac, External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of ABGs, Nasal Cannula, Oxygen face masks, Non-invasive airway management, Tracheostomy Management, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac

TCAR Certification - Preferred

Weekend Requirement: Every other

Float: May be floated to the corresponding sister units. West 2, West 3, and Observation unit are all sister units

Patient Types: PCU and MS Tele, Surgical pre and post; ENT, general Surgery, Trauma surgery, Ortho surgery.

Overflow medical diagnosis patients.

Rare Pediatric patient

Travelers not assigned unless experienced.

Unit Orientation: 12 Hours

Pre-Approved Time Off: 1 Request

Patient Population: Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics

Daily Census: 24

Return Staff Policy: 1 year

7 days maximum time off

2 references from last 2 years (Any reference type) - required for submission

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • License Type: registered
  • License State: NY
  • Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: 1/3-6
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2025-08-25
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 4
JOB LOCATION:
Potsdam, NY 13676

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