Travel Registered Nurse Observation Unit Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Observation Unit in Rochester, NY, United States. Start date: 09/28/2026. Duration: 17 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,172 to $2,236. Shift: 12-hour shifts (3x12). This travel, temporary assignment places you in an acute care environment caring for adult patients in an observation setting to help determine if admission or discharge is appropriate.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,172–$2,236
- Contract duration: 17 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts (3x12)
- Location: Rochester, NY, in an observation/unit setting
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week

Responsibilities
- Care for adult patients in the observation unit, focusing on determining if patients require admission or can be treated and discharged home safely.
- Maintain care in a fast-paced environment with continuous provider coverage and high patient turnover.
- Monitor telemetry and respond to changes in patient status, coordinating with the care team.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document nursing care for both emergency observation patients and admitted boarding patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, discharge planning, and ancillary staff to support patient flow and safety.

Requirements
- Active RN license in New York (NY license only)
- Two (2) years of Med/Surg experience
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- NIHSS certification
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Telemetry competency

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from a dedicated recruiter
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- On-assignment liaison for clinical support and issue resolution
- Opportunities for extension into future assignments within the same organization

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.