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: 10/18/2026

About the Position

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

Registered Nurse - Preoperative & Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job Summary

Join a dedicated surgical team at a community hospital in Ithaca, New York, specializing in a wide array of surgical procedures including Neuro, Plastics, ENT, Breast, General, GYN, Urology, Ortho, Vascular, and Endoscopy. This role encompasses both preoperative patient preparation and post-anesthesia care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and comfort.

The Preoperative and PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, intervention, and education across the surgical continuum. You will play a critical role in preparing patients for surgery and facilitating their safe recovery from anesthesia, managing pain, and monitoring vital signs in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, ensuring patient readiness for surgery.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including IV insertion, medication administration, and emotional support.
• Provide expert post-anesthesia care, closely monitoring patients' physiological status, airway, and pain levels.
• Administer medications safely and effectively, including narcotics and sedatives, as per physician orders.
• Manage and troubleshoot patient monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate data collection.
• Collaborate effectively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and potential complications.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergent situations, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience as a Preoperative and PACU Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in IV insertion and phlebotomy.
• Competence in EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythm monitoring.
• Expertise in airway management and respiratory assessment.
• Strong pain assessment and management skills.
• Ability to operate and interpret data from patient monitoring systems.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per Week: 5
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 18, 2026
• End Date: January 16, 2027
• 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 is subject to change based on staffing needs.
• Weekend Rotation: Included as part of the 24-hour weekend call requirement.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

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