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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Penn Yan, NY

Join a collaborative emergency care team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) in Penn Yan, New York. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced ED, emergency room, or acute-care nurse who can confidently care for patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced Level II emergency department. Deliver compassionate patient care, prioritize urgent needs, and build your next New York nursing opportunity in the scenic Finger Lakes region.

Emergency Department Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
• Location: Penn Yan, NY
• Employment Type: Part-time travel nursing contract
• Start Date: December 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 6, 2027
• Schedule: Approximately two 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts with variable scheduling
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Work Setting: On-site Level II emergency department

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of emergency department nursing experience; acute MedSurg or telemetry experience is also valuable
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong assessment, emergency triage, critical-thinking, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays as needed
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Emergency Room RN Responsibilities

• Perform emergency department triage and identify patient care priorities across all age groups using established emergency severity standards
• Complete timely primary and secondary nursing assessments, recognize changes in condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Provide direct nursing care for urgent, emergent, and routine emergency conditions using invasive and non-invasive procedures as appropriate
• Reassess patients following treatment and respond promptly to changes in clinical status
• Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary team members to promote safe, effective patient outcomes
• Establish rapport with patients and families while providing clear updates, comfort measures, and compassionate support
• Prepare patients and families for diagnostic procedures, treatments, discharge, and follow-up care
• Provide patient education and evaluate understanding of home-care and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient safety through infection-prevention practices
• Delegate and coordinate patient care in accordance with team members' education, training, and scope of practice

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Penn Yan, New York, and join a supportive healthcare team in the beautiful 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.