Travel Nurse RN - $2,412 per week in Rochester, NY

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Job Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse in Rochester, New York. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care within an acute care setting. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to professional nursing standards.

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for managing a diverse patient population, administering medications, performing clinical procedures, and educating patients and families. This position requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
• Monitor patient vital signs, interpret diagnostic data, and recognize changes in patient conditions, intervening appropriately.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient assignments effectively.
• Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with standard medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, patient monitors).
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Compassion and empathy in patient care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM (Day Shift)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days (36 hours per week)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• End Date: January 9, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.