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ER | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSyracuse, NYTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Syracuse, NY
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$62.08
Weekly
$2,235
Yearly (full-time)
$116,220
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 8, 2026

This job pays about $62.08/hour — 18% 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.

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Job description

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Syracuse, New York

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department as a Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Syracuse, NY. This on-site New York travel nurse job is ideal for an experienced emergency room nurse who delivers compassionate, decisive care in a high-acuity environment. Syracuse offers a welcoming Central New York setting known for its vibrant arts and culture, historic neighborhoods, nearby lakes, and four-season outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Syracuse, New York
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180–$2,290
  • Start Date: November 8, 2026
  • End Date: February 6, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Weekend Coverage: Possible, based on department rotation
  • Call: Not required
  • Documentation System: Epic
  • Assignment Eligibility: Applicants must reside at least 75 miles from the assignment location

Emergency Department RN Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse license valid for practice in New York
  • At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience
  • Emergency room nursing certification or demonstrated emergency nursing competency
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  • Current NIHSS certification
  • Current CPI certification
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and prioritization skills in a high-acuity emergency care environment
  • Ability to complete required health screening, background verification, and facility competency requirements

Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities

  • Assess, triage, and provide nursing care to patients presenting with a broad range of medical, surgical, and urgent conditions
  • Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while following established emergency care protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Support emergency procedures, stabilization efforts, and timely transitions of care
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
  • Provide clear patient and family education while delivering compassionate care during stressful situations
  • Participate in department workflow, rotating weekend coverage, and quality and safety initiatives

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract in Syracuse, New York, and join a dedicated healthcare team in Central 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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