
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Elmira, NY
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 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
- 979 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New York from 6 agencies, 21 of them in Elmira.
- Pay in these listings: $17.77 – $112/hour, median $62.33/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
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – New York Travel Nursing Job
Join a fast-paced emergency care team as an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Elmira, New York. This on-site Emergency Room nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a 48-treatment-space emergency department with a supportive 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Located in the scenic Finger Lakes region, Elmira provides access to beautiful outdoor spaces, vibrant local culture, and a welcoming community.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Elmira, New York
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
- Start Date: November 8, 2026
- End Date: February 6, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- Healthcare Department: Emergency Department (ED)
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
Emergency Department RN Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New York
- At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department, Emergency Room, or emergency nursing experience
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, efficient patient care in a high-acuity emergency setting
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
- Current knowledge of emergency nursing practices, rhythm interpretation, and pharmacology
- Ability to complete required competency assessments, clinical documentation, and onboarding requirements
Emergency Nursing Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with emergent and urgent conditions
- Perform focused patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and prioritize care appropriately
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and promptly communicate significant findings to the emergency care team
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established protocols
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to support timely evaluation, stabilization, and patient disposition
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans
- Maintain a calm, compassionate, and professional approach while caring for patients and families during stressful situations
Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Elmira, New York, and join a supportive emergency care 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.
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