This is a RN Travel position. You must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Why You Should Apply:
Competitive Pay: Earn up to $1523 per week, or $63.45 per hour – plus benefits!*
Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 27 week assignment 09/08/2026 - 03/13/2027 with a 24-hour work week and 2 shifts per week.
Location: Penn Yan, New York
Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!
* Pay package is based on 24 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.
Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) - Travel Contract
Contract Details
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All contracts must run through the holiday season — end date flexible
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$94 bill rate is only for travelers that can start by 9/21
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Part-time Day or Night shifts as needed by facility
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Schedule: 2x12-hour shifts per week
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday rotation required
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Shift hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM / 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
Position Overview
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The ED RN applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families
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Assesses patient need, identifies the urgent or emergent care priority, and collaboratively provides direct care, applies appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient progress
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Demonstrates skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations
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Utilizes the principles of relationship-based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain/discomfort and safety
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Assesses the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate
Key Responsibilities
Triage & Patient Connection
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Connects with patient and family during triage
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Identifies the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards as outlined in ESI training
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Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates
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Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately
Assessment & Clinical Evaluation
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Conducts primary assessment of critical need, detects and documents any major deviation from norm for all age groups within acceptable time frames, and correctly identifies the necessary steps/interventions required
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Uses direct observation, patient/family interview, EMS report, and data to conduct secondary assessment
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Identifies contributing factors, health history, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event
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Assesses the psychosocial needs of each individual (including family dynamics), and documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse in all age groups
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Reassesses the patient to identify response to treatment and/or changes in condition and responds appropriately
Teamwork & Professional Practice
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Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome
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Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual's education, training, and scope of practice
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Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies
Patient & Family Education
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Prepares patient, parent, or family for diagnostic procedures and treatments
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Makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care
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Teaches the patient what is needed to continue care/healing at home
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Assesses the patient/family learning styles and structures sessions to maximize understanding
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Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in education and discharge instructions
Healing Environment & Communication
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Seeks to understand what is most important to the patient/family, acknowledging that the patient and family are the central focus of all care and services
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Embraces the importance of creating a Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice
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Keeps patient and significant others informed of the process of care and anticipates patient/family needs, including notification of family/support system for the patient
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Maintains awareness of the patient's condition and situation throughout the ER visit
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Updates patient communication boards throughout the ED stay
Required Certifications & Licensure
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Stroke Certification / NIHSS (AHA or RQI only)
Required Experience
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Minimum of two years of ED acute hospital experience as a registered professional nurse
