
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Elmira, NY
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.58
- Weekly
- $2,145
- Yearly (full-time)
- $111,540
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 8, 2026
This job pays about $59.58/hour — 13% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New York ($52.62/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New York right now
- 977 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New York from 6 agencies, 26 of them in Elmira.
- Pay in these listings: $17.77 – $112/hour, median $61.45/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New York: $52.62/hour ($109,450/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($82.50/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Elmira, NY
Join a 50-bed Emergency Department as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in Elmira, New York. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers supportive 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratios and the opportunity to make an immediate impact while caring for a diverse patient population.
Located in New York’s scenic Southern Tier, Elmira offers a welcoming community, convenient access to the Finger Lakes region, and outdoor recreation for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding emergency nursing job and an appealing travel destination.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Elmira, New York
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
- Start Date: November 8, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
- Healthcare Setting: 50-bed Emergency Department
- Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Approximately 5:1
Emergency Department RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in New York
- At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience
- Experience caring for patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency care setting
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and complete the full 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Successful completion of required competency assessments and standard travel assignment onboarding requirements
Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with a broad range of emergency conditions
- Perform rapid patient assessments, identify changes in patient status, and prioritize care appropriately
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary emergency care team
- Monitor patient responses to interventions and promptly escalate clinical concerns
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Support safe patient flow, discharge planning, transfers, and admissions from the Emergency Department
- Promote a respectful, patient-centered care environment during every shift
Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel assignment in Elmira, New York, and join a supportive healthcare team serving the Southern Tier community.
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.
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