
NICU | 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
- $60.83
- Weekly
- $2,190
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,880
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $60.83/hour — 16% 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
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Contract – Elmira, NY
Apply now for a NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Elmira, New York, earning an estimated $2,130–$2,250 weekly while caring for critically ill and progressive-care newborns.
Join a collaborative neonatal care team in this on-site travel nursing opportunity supporting a 20-bed Level III NICU with structured care and around-the-clock provider coverage. Elmira offers a welcoming Southern Tier community with easy access to scenic parks, outdoor recreation, and the Finger Lakes region.
NICU Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
- Location: Elmira, NY
- Healthcare Setting: 20-bed Level III NICU
- Schedule: Guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: October 18, 2026 through January 16, 2027
- Position Type: Travel nursing contract
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent NICU registered nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New York
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Demonstrated ability to care for critically ill and progressive-care neonates
- Strong assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
NICU RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care to newborns in a Level III NICU
- Monitor, assess, and document the condition and progress of newborn patients
- Deliver care for critically ill neonates while maintaining safe, evidence-based nursing practices
- Support progressive-care patients according to individualized plans of care
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment
- Recognize changes in patient status and respond promptly to clinical needs
- Promote family-centered care and provide clear communication to families and caregivers
Apply now to join a neonatal care team and advance your travel nursing career in Elmira, New York.
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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