Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,856 to $2,256 per week in Ithaca, NY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location: Ithaca, NY Agency: Vita Health Staffing Pay: $1,856 to $2,256 per week Shift Information: 3 days Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Vita Health Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Ithaca, New York, 14850! ID: 59545931 Shift: variable - 3x12 Predicted Gross Weekly Range: $2451.11 - $2709.13 Description: MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EITHER MID OR NIGHT SHIFT! RN Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient and family support and nursing care within their full scope of practice. This will include participation in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and services for patients, families, and the community. The responsibilities will include the observation data collection, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient s physical, psychological, emotional educational and spiritual needs as guided by an individualized and ongoing plan of care. The RN will work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Charge Nurse Role: The charge nurse of the ED is responsible for coordinating the patient movement throughout the department and staff assignments within the department. This will entail receiving pre-arrival report from EMS and other community partners. Coordinating with the triage nurse regarding the needs of walk-in arrivals. Collaboration with the House Supervisor regarding throughput needs and bed assignments for admissions. Close collaboration with the department ward clerk, provider staff, ED techs, RNs, and crisis evaluators is essential. All of this requires strong professional communication skills, conflict resolution, time management, and organization.Department Overview: CMC ED has 21 monitored beds, 5 psych safe treatment rooms, and 3 hall beds that are routinely used = 29 beds. Additional hall beds are used as needed. The nurses are staffed 4-5:1 depending on acuity. The department has a dedicated case manager and social worker during business hours 7 days per week. The Crisis Evaluators are ED personnel that do mental health evaluations. ED techs are staffed and trained in phlebotomy, EKGs, patient safety observation, etc. Provider staffing includes 3 MDs and 2 PAs working each 24hour period. We are a chest pain accredited organization and a primary stroke center. We do not hold a trauma designation. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds. Requirements Required for Onboarding Med Surg Med Surg Tele Mother Baby NICU Neuro ICU Nurse Manager/Supervisor ONC OR Cardio Oncology PACU PCU PICU Pediatric OR Psych 29342681EXPTEMP

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