Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department / Acute Care

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Penn Yan, New York. This acute care nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced ED RN who thrives in urgent and emergent care settings and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families. Located in New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Penn Yan offers a welcoming lakeside community, small-town charm, and convenient access to outdoor recreation, local wineries, and beautiful natural surroundings.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110-$2,220
• Specialty: Emergency Department / Acute Care Nursing
• Location: Penn Yan, New York
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 20, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 18 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Days or nights, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Additional Scheduling: Every other weekend, holidays, and two on-call shifts per four-week period
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• At least 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• At least 1 year of acute hospital experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Current stroke certification through the American Heart Association or RQI
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to provide safe, effective care for patients across the lifespan in a dynamic emergency setting

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Perform triage and identify the urgency and priority of care using established emergency severity standards.
• Complete timely primary and secondary assessments for patients of all ages, identifying changes in condition and life-threatening concerns.
• Deliver direct nursing care, including invasive and non-invasive procedures, emergency treatments, and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment, reassess clinical status, and escalate changes appropriately.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, EMS, and the interdisciplinary care team to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide compassionate communication, reassurance, pain and comfort measures, and regular updates to patients and families.
• Prepare patients and families for diagnostic procedures, treatments, discharge, and follow-up care.
• Recognize and report psychosocial concerns, suspected abuse, domestic violence, and other safety risks in accordance with policy.
• Educate patients and families using teaching strategies that promote understanding and safe care after discharge.
• Delegate appropriately, support team development, maintain infection-prevention practices, and promote a healing environment.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient education, and outcomes accurately and promptly.

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing 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.