Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,458 per week in Penn Yan, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Penn Yan, NY
Agency: Alerion Healthcare, LLC
Pay: $1,458 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Description

This is a 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 $1458 per week, or $60.75 per hour - plus benefits!*
  
  
• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 22 week assignment 10/05/2026 - 03/06/2027 with a 24-hour work week and 2 shifts per week.
  
  
• Location: Penn Yan, New York
  
  
• Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!

* Pay package is based on 24 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

• Part-time Day or Night shifts as needed by facility
• 2x12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call requirement
• Shift hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• All contracts must run through February/March

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA or RQI only)
• ACLS (AHA or RQI only)
• PALS (AHA or RQI only)
• Stroke Certification (AHA or RQI only)
• NYS RN Licensure
• NIHSS Certification

Required Experience

• Minimum two years of ED acute hospital experience as a registered professional nurse

Position Overview

• Applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families
• Assesses patient need and identifies the urgent or emergent care priority
• 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

Triage & Patient Prioritization

• 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 Responsibility

• 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 the sessions to maximize understanding
• Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in the education and discharge instruction

Patient-Centered Care & Healing Environment

• 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