Travel Nurse RN - $2,623 per week in Rochester, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Other
Location: Rochester, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,623 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/28/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Rochester, New York. This role is based within a dynamic acute care hospital setting, providing an opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care to a diverse patient population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards of practice. This position requires a proactive approach to patient advocacy and a commitment to collaborative teamwork within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and health history.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Perform and assist with medical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Document all patient care activities accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care interventions as needed.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York or compact state license eligible for New York endorsement.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in patient assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to administer medications safely and accurately.
• Adaptability and resilience in diverse clinical situations.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day (AM)
• Shift Duration: 10 hours per shift
• Days per Week: 4 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• End Date: January 23, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.