Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Overview Registered Nurse – ER in Plattsburgh, New York, United States. Travel - Temporary Assignment starting 09/16/2026 for 4 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,276–$2,392. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12). Working in a hospital ER setting with a 29-bed ED, supporting adult and pediatric patients. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,276–$2,392 Contract duration: 4 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights Start date: 09/16/2026 Setting: Emergency department in a hospital with high census Orientation: 20 hours for short contracts Responsibilities Deliver direct patient care to adult and pediatric ED patients, including triage, initial assessment, continuous monitoring, and rapid response to changes in condition Administer medications, establish IV access, manage IV drips, interpret EKGs, and provide basic respiratory treatments as prescribed Document care in EPIC, communicate with the interdisciplinary ED team, and coordinate with physicians, ancillary staff, and discharge planning Manage boarder patients, behavioral health patients, and infectious disease cases (e.g., COVID) within the ED assignment, while supporting safe patient flow Collaborate with respiratory therapy and other specialty teams; follow unit protocols for patient safety, infection control, and daily operations Adjust to fluctuating census and nurse-patient ratios (approximately 1:5, with potential for higher ratios during peak periods) Requirements Current New York RN license or active license application with date of application on file; NY license processing may take 6–8 weeks Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC required; TNCC must be active or proof of class prior to start; NIHSS required prior to starting Minimum 1 year of clinical experience; 1 year of ER or high-acuity ED experience preferred Epic experience within the past 2 years required Able to work rotating shifts (including nights) in a fast-paced ED and to function effectively in a busy, multi-disciplinary environment Prior travel experience preferred Benefits and Support Orientation: 20 hours for short contracts 24/7 recruiter and travel support Dedicated support throughout the assignment Travel - temporary assignment with ongoing credentialing and onboarding support Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr