Travel Nurse RN - $2,166 per week in Montour Falls, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Other
Location: Montour Falls, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,166 per week
Shift Information: Evenings - 5 days x 9 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/23/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Other RN in Montour Falls, New York, 14865!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) Team Lead - Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Team Lead for a 13-week contract assignment at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Montour Falls, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive direct patient care, coordinating nursing activities, and leading a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient care for residents requiring skilled nursing services.

The RN Team Lead will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and documenting patient conditions, implementing evidence-based practices, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This position requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to effectively delegate tasks and prioritize patient needs within a dynamic skilled nursing environment. Flexibility to float to other units and support as an LPN Med Cart nurse, as staffing permits, is an essential component of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including comprehensive assessment, monitoring, recording, and reporting of changes in patient conditions.
• Demonstrate strong time management, critical thinking, delegation, and prioritization skills in daily operations.
• Advocate for patients' rights and needs, ensuring ethical and professional practice within the scope of nursing.
• Promote and integrate evidence-based practices and best practices into all aspects of patient care.
• Maintain clinical competence specific to the care area and complete all required organizational education within specified timeframes.
• Coordinate patient care effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic and continuous care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and document all patient information appropriately and thoroughly in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Participate actively in unit councils and staff meetings to contribute to unit improvements and team collaboration.
• Be prepared to float to other units as staffing needs dictate.
• Be prepared to support as an LPN Med Cart nurse as needed and staffing permits.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Demonstrated experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to physically operate all equipment required for the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, EMR documentation, adherence to evidence-based practice.
• Equipment Proficiency: Ability to operate all standard medical equipment relevant to a Skilled Nursing Facility setting.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional time management, critical thinking, effective delegation, strong prioritization, clear communication, patient advocacy, ethical practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: PM/Evening Shift
• Shift Duration: 8.5 hours per shift
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Weekend Rotation: Required every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Required every other holiday
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: August 23, 2026 - November 21, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Floating: Required to other units as staffing permits.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Not specified.

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