Travel ER Registered Nurse - $2,228 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in Rochester, NY, requiring an active NY RN license and Epic proficiency for a 13-week night shift contract.

Details

• Night shift schedule: 7p–7a (3x12-hour shifts)
• 13-week contract in an adult Emergency Department
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics presenting with all emergency-type diagnoses
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Dedicated pediatric ED, crisis intervention unit, and trauma suite on-site
• Epic EMR experience required
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required, as needed
• Floating within skillset required
• Scrub color must be any combination of navy blue and white

Requirements

• Active NY Single State RN license required (NY is not a Compact state); pending licenses are not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Minimum 1 year of ED nursing experience required
• Proficiency in IV therapy including blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with IV vasopressors required
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP and ventilator management required
• Experience managing CVA/stroke, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and TBI patients required
• Cardiac monitoring experience including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Emergency care experience including adult and pediatric ED, gunshot wounds, and ortho trauma required
• Experience with isolation precautions, triage, and pediatric spinal cord injury required
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• The ED is a state-of-the-art, 24/7 facility with a centralized layout, advanced diagnostic technology, and a trauma suite steps from the ambulance entrance
• The hospital is a 528-bed acute care Magnet-recognized teaching facility certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• The hospital is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Roswell Park
• Special equipment includes Bair Hugger, rapid infuser, and safe patient handling equipment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• All time off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• Valid NIHSS certification must be included for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-732881. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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