Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,568 per week in Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Ithaca, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $1,568 per week
Shift Information: Nights
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/25/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse - Pre-Operative & Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join a dynamic Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team at a community hospital in Ithaca, New York. The facility features 7 operating rooms, supporting a broad range of surgical specialties including Neuro, Plastics, ENT, Breast, General, GYN, Urology, Ortho, Vascular, and Endoscopy.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring optimal patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care from pre-operative assessment and preparation through post-anesthesia recovery. This position requires a commitment to patient safety, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, ensuring patients are medically prepared for surgery.
• Provide compassionate and effective post-anesthesia care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and addressing post-operative complications.
• Administer medications safely and accurately as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families on pre-operative procedures and post-operative care instructions.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergent situations, demonstrating strong critical thinking and intervention skills.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Recent experience in Pre-Operative and/or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). (Years of experience not specified.)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment and monitoring.
• Expertise in IV insertion, medication administration, and pain management techniques.
• Ability to interpret EKG readings and manage cardiac rhythms.
• Strong airway management and respiratory assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Shift Duration: Not specified.
• Days per Week: Full-time, exact days per week not specified.
• Call Requirements: Approximately 3-4 weeknight calls (9:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and one 24-hour weekend call (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM) within an 8-week period. Call frequency is subject to change based on staffing needs.
• Weekend Rotation: Included in call requirements.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: October 25, 2026 - January 23, 2027

Licensing Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.