Travel Nurse RN - $2,386 per week in Rochester, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Other
Location: Rochester, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,386 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in Rochester, New York. This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality patient care within a dynamic acute care setting, contributing to an interdisciplinary team focused on positive patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for a diverse adult population. This assignment is ideal for a compassionate and adaptable RN looking to leverage their clinical expertise in a new environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, other nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records and documentation.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care interventions as needed.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent acute care Registered Nurse experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience working in a large academic medical center or similar teaching hospital environment.
• Additional advanced certifications relevant to acute care (e.g., ACLS, PALS) are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in comprehensive patient assessment and critical thinking.
• Strong IV insertion and medication administration skills.
• Competency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility to new environments and patient populations.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM (Day Shift)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-08-03
• End Date: 2026-10-31
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).