Travel Nurse RN - $1,497 per week in Penn Yan, NY

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

This is a 13-week travel assignment for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in Penn Yan, New York. The role involves providing comprehensive, compassionate direct patient care within an acute care setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient well-being in a dynamic environment, focusing on patient safety and quality care delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and a commitment to professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and health history.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, laboratory results, and diagnostic tests, reporting significant findings to the medical team.
• Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care.
• Competency in operating medical equipment, including IV pumps, cardiac monitors, and EMR systems.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Compassion and empathy in patient interactions.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM (Day Shift)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days Per Week: 2 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-10-05
• End Date: 2027-03-06
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.