Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Elmira, New York.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Medical Surgical With Telemetry leadership position responsible for coordinating clinical and administrative activities across medical-surgical, telemetry, and stroke units. The role provides nursing leadership, supports staff development, promotes quality improvement, and guides patient care, operational efficiency, and collaborative practice.

Job Details Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM3:30 PM or 8:00 AM4:30 PM; 40 hours per week. Weekend and off-shift availability may be required.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience relevant to the patient population Proven clinical expertise Excellent communication and writing skills Preferred Qualifications: Education or experience in administration and supervision Additional Information: Coordinates staffing, patient acuity assessments, resource availability, assignments, and unit operations. Develops and implements action plans focused on patient outcomes, staff development, and unit performance. Mentors and coaches nursing personnel while promoting adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Reviews patient satisfaction, staff performance, and unit efficiency to support continuous improvement. Supports collaborative care for cardiac, respiratory, end-of-life, mental health, and medical patient populations. Promotes specialized stroke care within a collaborative team environment. Advances accountability, compassionate care, communication, continuity of care, leadership, learning, decision-making, and quality improvement.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1352238. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus