Travel Nurse RN - $2,438 per week in Rochester, NY

Job Title

Registered Nurse

Job Summary

This is a contract opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join an acute care team in Rochester, New York. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive direct patient care within a dynamic hospital environment, collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across various acute care settings, utilizing critical thinking and clinical expertise to manage diverse patient needs. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
• Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care interventions as needed.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, IV insertion, vital sign monitoring, electronic health record (EHR) documentation, basic life support, advanced cardiac life support.
• Equipment: IV pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems.
• Soft Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, strong communication (verbal and written), teamwork, empathy, adaptability, time management, attention to detail, crisis management.

Shift Details

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

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.