Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Schenectady, NY Join a fast-paced emergency care team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Schenectady, New York. Care for a diverse patient population in a modern 70-bed emergency department while advancing your career with a New York travel nurse job. This Emergency Department serves urgent, critical, medical, surgical, pediatric, behavioral health, and trauma-related needs. Schenectady is located in New York’s Capital Region, offering convenient access to Albany, vibrant cultural attractions, and scenic outdoor recreation. Travel RN Job Details Location: Schenectady, NY Assignment Type: Emergency Room travel nursing contract Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370 Start Date: October 19, 2026 Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 18, 2027 Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., including a 30-minute unpaid break Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Call Requirement: None Scheduling: No block scheduling or self-scheduling; shifts are assigned according to department needs Patient Assignment: Approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients Emergency Department RN Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; a New York RN license is required for immediate offer consideration, while qualified candidates awaiting licensure may be submitted for review At least 1 year of recent Emergency Room or Emergency Department nursing experience required; 2 years preferred Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS certification required at the time of submission TNCC, ENPC, and CPI certifications preferred Prior travel nursing experience preferred but not required Ability to care for patients across the lifespan and respond effectively in a high-acuity emergency care environment Emergency Room Registered Nurse Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients presenting with urgent, chronic, medical, surgical, traumatic, pediatric, psychiatric, and other emergency conditions Rapidly assess, triage, monitor, and reassess patients while identifying changes in condition Administer medications, infusions, and emergency treatments according to established protocols Perform and document phlebotomy, IV insertion, EKGs, patient transports, and other unit-specific procedures Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to stabilize patients and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges Support care for patients experiencing mental health crises in collaboration with behavioral health professionals Float to the Emergency Department Observation Unit as needed Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient safety, infection prevention, and professional nursing standards Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Schenectady, New York, and join a dedicated emergency care team in the Capital Region. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 528613. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.