Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,851 per week in Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Ithaca, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,851 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/20/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Ithaca, New York, 14850!

Job Title

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

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse in the Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a community hospital in Ithaca, New York. This role is integral to providing high-quality care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures across 7 operating rooms.

The hospital supports diverse specialties including Neuro, Plastics, ENT, Breast, General, GYN, Urology, Ortho, Vascular, and Endoscopy. You will be responsible for comprehensive pre-operative assessment and preparation, as well as expert post-anesthesia monitoring and recovery care for a varied patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history review, vital sign monitoring, and patient education.
• Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring all necessary pre-operative protocols are followed.
• Provide expert post-anesthesia care, continuously monitoring vital signs, airway patency, pain levels, and neurological status.
• Administer medications safely and effectively, including pain management and antiemetics.
• Manage post-operative complications and emergencies with prompt and appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care instructions and discharge planning.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in Pre-Operative or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) settings.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in pre-operative assessment and patient preparation.
• Expertise in post-anesthesia recovery, including airway management and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Strong IV insertion and phlebotomy skills.
• Ability to interpret EKG rhythms.
• Excellent pain assessment and management skills.
• Competency in administering a wide range of medications.
• Proficient in operating and interpreting data from patient monitoring equipment.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient and team interaction.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient conditions and surgical schedules.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 20, 2026
• End Date: December 19, 2026
• 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 may vary based on departmental staffing needs.

Licensing Requirements

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

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