Travel Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Join a collaborative emergency care team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Penn Yan, New York. Provide compassionate, high-quality emergency nursing care to patients and families of all ages in a Level II Emergency Department. This acute care nursing opportunity offers a part-time travel contract in New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region, known for beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming local community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Employment Type: Part-time travel nurse contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
• Location: Penn Yan, New York
• Department: Level II Emergency Department
• Start Date: October 28, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 27, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 17 weeks
• Schedule: Two 12-hour shifts per week; day or night shifts scheduled according to department needs
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Weekend/Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as required
• Call: No on-call requirement

Acute Care Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room Registered Nurse experience in an acute hospital setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Current stroke or NIHSS certification
• Stroke-related certifications must be from the American Heart Association or RQI, as applicable
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, effective emergency nursing care in urgent and emergent situations

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Perform emergency department triage and identify the urgency and priority of care for patients of all age groups.
• Complete timely primary and secondary nursing assessments using patient interviews, direct observation, EMS reports, and clinical data.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, reassess responses to treatment, and initiate appropriate emergency nursing interventions.
• Provide direct patient care, including invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine providers and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support the best possible patient outcomes.
• Build trust with patients and families by communicating clearly, addressing comfort needs, and providing frequent updates throughout the emergency department visit.
• Prepare patients and families for diagnostic procedures and treatments, and provide appropriate discharge education and follow-up instructions.
• Assess psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and family-support needs, and report suspected abuse or domestic violence according to policy.
• Delegate tasks appropriately, teach patients and colleagues as needed, and promote infection prevention and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, update patient communication information, and support a healing environment centered on patients and their families.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Department opportunity in Penn Yan, New York, and join a dedicated acute care healthcare team in the Finger Lakes region.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.