Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $1,523 per week in Penn Yan, NY

This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 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 25 week assignment 09/21/2026 - 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 ContractContract Details

• All contracts must run through the holiday season — end date flexible
• $94 bill rate is only for travelers that can start by 9/21
• Part-time Day or Night shifts as needed by facility
• Schedule: 2x12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Position Overview

• The ED RN applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families
• Assesses patient need, identifies the urgent or emergent care priority, and collaboratively provides direct care, applies appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient progress
• 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
• Utilizes the principles of relationship-based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain/discomfort and safety
• Assesses the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate

Key ResponsibilitiesTriage & Patient Connection

• Connects with patient and family during triage
• 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
• Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates
• Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately

Assessment & Clinical Evaluation

• 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
• Uses direct observation, patient/family interview, EMS report, and data to conduct secondary assessment
• Identifies contributing factors, health history, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event
• 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
• Reassesses the patient to identify response to treatment and/or changes in condition and responds appropriately

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome
• Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual's education, training, and scope of practice
• Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies

Patient & Family Education

• Prepares patient, parent, or family for diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care
• Teaches the patient what is needed to continue care/healing at home
• Assesses the patient/family learning styles and structures sessions to maximize understanding
• Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in education and discharge instructions

Healing Environment & Communication

• 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
• Embraces the importance of creating a Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice
• 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
• Maintains awareness of the patient's condition and situation throughout the ER visit
• Updates patient communication boards throughout the ED stay

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (AHA or RQI only)
• ACLS (AHA or RQI only)
• PALS (AHA or RQI only)
• Stroke Certification / NIHSS (AHA or RQI only)
• NYS RN Licensure

Required Experience

• Minimum of two years of ED acute hospital experience as a registered professional nurse