Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,284 per week in Penn Yan, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Penn Yan, NY
Agency: Alerion Healthcare, LLC
Pay: $2,284 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Alerion Healthcare, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Penn Yan, New York, 14527!

Job Description

This 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) - Travel Assignment Shift Details

• Urgent start required - must begin by 10/19; contract runs through approximately 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

Required Certifications

• 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 one year of acute hospital experience as a registered professional nurse
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Emergency Department

Bill Rate Note

• $94 bill rate is only available for travelers who can start by 9/21

Position Overview

• The ED RN applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families
• Assesses patient need, identifies urgent or emergent care priority, and 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 the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards as outlined in the 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 & Clinical Evaluation

• 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 the education and discharge instruction

Healing Environment & Communication

• 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 the 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

About Alerion Healthcare, LLC

Alerion Healthcare provides direct hire, temporary, and temporary-to-hire workforce solutions for clinical and allied healthcare clients from across the U.S. We partner with organizations of all sizes, from small clinical practices to large health systems. Our recruiters proudly offer a concierge experience for our recruitment and staffing clients, where we go well beyond a job description and resume.

Our team truly spends time learning about your health system/practice and getting to know your team and their staffing needs. We also create professional relationships with candidates across the country to understand the best fit for their next career move. Whether you’re a healthcare organization or a candidate seeking a position, Alerion’s experienced team works one-on-one with you to support your long-term success.

30874430EXPPLAT