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Homecare | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAmherst, NYTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Amherst, NY
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$58.89
Weekly
$2,120
Yearly (full-time)
$110,240
Contract length
14 weeks
Start date
09/14/2026

This job pays about $58.89/hour — 12% 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

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment | Amherst, NY

Travel Home Health RN opportunity in Amherst, NY 14221. Join a supportive home care team providing skilled nursing, wound care, IV management, and one-on-one patient care across Erie County.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join a home health team serving the Amherst area. This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide meaningful one-on-one care in patients' homes while supporting their comfort, safety, and independence. Located in Amherst, NY 14221, this position offers the appeal of a welcoming suburban community with convenient access to the greater Buffalo region, local amenities, and a strong healthcare network.

Job Details

  • Setting: Home Health
  • Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Amherst, NY 14221
  • Coverage Area: Erie County, New York
  • Schedule: Daytime schedule
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
  • Hours per Week: 40 hours
  • Shifts per Week: Based on a 40-hour workweek
  • On-Call/Weekend Requirement: One week per month, Friday to Friday
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,120 - $2,230
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • Contract Duration: 14 weeks
  • Interview Required: No

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
  • Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferred; home health experience strongly preferred
  • Associate degree in Nursing or higher
  • Professional certification required
  • Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently in a home care environment
  • Excellent communication and patient education skills
  • Experience with wound care and IV management is highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes
  • Perform wound care, IV management, and other ordered nursing interventions
  • Deliver patient and family education to support safe care at home
  • Assess patient conditions, monitor progress, and report changes as needed
  • Coordinate care within the home health team to help ensure quality outcomes
  • Document visits accurately and maintain timely clinical records
  • Travel within the assigned coverage area to complete patient visits
  • Follow established care plans while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence

Apply now to join this Amherst, NY home health nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact in patient care across Erie County.

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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