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: 10/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an ER RN for a 13-week assignment requiring an active NY RN license, EPIC experience, and at least 2 years of emergency department experience.
Details
- Adult and pediatric Emergency Department at a teaching hospital
- 1:5 patient ratio covering all emergency-type diagnoses across adult and geriatric populations
- Day (7a-7p) and Night (7p-7a) shifts, 3x12-hour schedule
- Every other weekend requirement
- Every other holiday requirement, if needed
- Uses EPIC for charting
- Floating required within skillset
- Special equipment used includes Bair Hugger, rapid infuser, and safe patient handling equipment
- Facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week contract without charge
Requirements
- Active NY Single State RN license required in hand (NY is not a compact state)
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- EPIC charting experience required
- Skilled in IV therapy including blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
- Experience with IV vasopressors, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilator management
- Experience managing CVA, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and TBI patients
- Cardiac monitoring skills including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
- Experience in emergency care for adult and pediatric patients, including gunshot wounds and ortho trauma
- Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and triage protocols
- Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, drug overdose, violent behavior, and suicidal patients
Additional Information
- Work in a state-of-the-art, 24/7 ED with a centralized layout, dedicated pediatric ED, discreet crisis intervention unit, and trauma suite near the ambulance entrance
- 528-bed acute care teaching hospital that is Magnet-recognized and certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
- Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Roswell Park, offering specialized services
- Scrub color requirement: any combination of navy blue and white
- Candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted for RN positions, though local LPN candidates are accepted
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Previous staff may be considered for rehire after a 6-month system-wide waiting period
American Traveler Job ID #P-764744. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.