TravelNurseSource is working with Alerion Healthcare, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Penn Yan, New York, 14527!
Job DescriptionThis is a RN Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Why You Should Apply:- Competitive Pay: Earn up to $2284 per week, or $63.45 per hour - plus benefits!*
- Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 18 week assignment 10/19/2026 - 02/20/2027 with a 36-hour work week and 3 shifts per week.
- Location: Penn Yan, New York
- Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!
* Pay package is based on 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.
Position Overview Type of Position: Travel
Description:
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) Shift Details
- Urgent need - must start by 10/19; contract runs through February/March
- Full-Time Days or Nights as scheduled (3x12s)
- Every other weekend (EOW)
- Holiday rotation
- 2 on-call shifts per 4-week period
- 36 hours per week
- Shift hours: 7:00 AM-7:00 PM / 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
Bill Rate
- $94 bill rate applies for candidates who can start with the 10/19 class
Position Overview
- The ED RN applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical skills, and communication skills to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families
- Assesses patient need and identifies urgent or emergent care priorities
- Collaboratively provides direct care, applies appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient progress
- Demonstrates skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations
- Utilizes the principles of relationship-based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain/discomfort and safety
- Assesses the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate
Key Responsibilities Triage & Patient Connection
- Connects with patient and family during triage
- Identifies initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards as outlined in ESI training
- Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates
- Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately
Assessment & Documentation
- Conducts primary assessment of critical need, detects and documents any major deviation from norm for all age groups within acceptable time frames, and correctly identifies the necessary steps/interventions required
- Uses direct observation, patient/family interview, EMS report, and data to conduct secondary assessment
- Identifies contributing factors, health history, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event
- Assesses the psychosocial needs of each individual (including family dynamics), and documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse in all age groups
- Reassesses the patient to identify response to treatment and/or changes in condition and responds appropriately
Teamwork & Professional Practice
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome
- Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual's education, training, and scope of practice
- Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies
Patient & Family Education
- Prepares patient, parent, or family for diagnostic procedures and treatments
- Makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care
- Teaches the patient what is needed to continue care/healing at home
- Assesses the patient/family learning styles and structures sessions to maximize understanding
- Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in education and discharge instructions
Healing Environment & Patient-Centered Care
- Seeks to understand what is most important to the patient/family, acknowledging that the patient and family are the central focus of all care and services
- Embraces the importance of creating a Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice
- Keeps patient and significant others informed of process of care and anticipates patient/family needs (including notification of family/support system for the patient)
- Maintains awareness of the patient's condition/situation throughout the ER visit
- Updates patient communication boards throughout the ED stay
Required Certifications & Licensure
- BLS (AHA or RQI only)
- ACLS (AHA or RQI only)
- PALS (AHA or RQI only)
- Stroke Certification (AHA or RQI only)
- NIHSS
- NYS RN Licensure
Required Experience
- Minimum of one year of acute hospital experience as a registered professional nurse
- 2 years of experience in the Emergency Department (ED) preferred