Travel Nurse RN - $2,515 per week in Rochester, NY

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in Rochester, New York. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care within a dynamic acute care hospital environment, providing essential nursing services to a diverse patient population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compassionate direct patient care, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and adherence to established nursing standards and protocols.

This is a night shift position, ideal for an RN looking to leverage their expertise in a new setting while maintaining a consistent schedule over a 13-week assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patient condition, vital signs, and medical information.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of all patient care activities in the electronic health record.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for patients, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and preferences are respected.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent acute care Registered Nurse experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to commit to a 12-hour night shift schedule.
• Not specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in medication administration and IV insertion/management.
• Competence with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and patient advocacy.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per week: 3 days (36 hours/week)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• End Date: January 23, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA preferred).
• Not specified.