Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Acute Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/20/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Float | Travel RN – Ithaca, NY/n Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Float in Ithaca, NY. 13-week night-shift travel contract for experienced acute care RNs with Epic EMR experience, required certifications, and the ability to float to ICU, Med-Surg, or ED. Competitive pay and guaranteed hours. /n/n /n Join a dynamic healthcare team in beautiful Ithaca, NY, as an Acute Care Float RN! This 13-week travel contract offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant college town known for its stunning natural scenery, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your acute care nursing skills, adaptability, and travel RN experience are highly valued./n /n/nJob Details (Travel RN – Ithaca, NY)/n /n - Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250/n - Location: Ithaca, NY 14850 — Upstate New York nursing jobs/n - Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)/n - Shift: 12-hour night shifts (Travel RN / Night Shift)/n - Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed)/n - Employment Type: Travel/n - Number of Openings: 5/n /n/nJob Requirements (Qualifications)/n /n - Minimum 2 years recent acute care RN experience (ICU RN, Med-Surg RN, or ED RN experience preferred)/n - Ability to float independently to at least 2 units: ICU, Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg), Emergency Department (ED)/n - Applicants able to float to all 3 units (ICU, Med-Surg, ED) are highly preferred/n - Active RN license (Compact or state RN licensure as required for New York)/n - BLS (Basic Life Support) certification – required/n - ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification – required/n - NIHSS certification – required/n - TNCC certification – required/n - Experience with Epic EMR (electronic medical record) – required/n /n/nResponsibilities (Acute Care / Float RN)/n /n - Float between ICU, Med-Surg, and ED units based on facility needs as an Acute Care Float RN/n - Deliver high-quality patient care in acute and critical care settings (triage, patient assessment, medication administration, monitoring)/n - Adapt to varying schedules and unit assignments each week as part of a travel nursing assignment/n - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, case management) to ensure optimal patient outcomes/n - Utilize Epic EMR for accurate documentation, orders, and patient management/n /n/nWhy Apply (Travel Nursing & Career Growth)/n /n - Gain diverse acute care experience across ICU, Med-Surg, and ED units/n - Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for this travel RN position/n - Work in a welcoming Upstate New York community with strong local amenities/n /n/n /n Experience the charm of Ithaca while advancing your nursing career in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Apply now — join our healthcare team today and make a difference as a Travel RN in Ithaca, NY. To apply, submit your resume, active RN license, and required certifications. /n 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 471038. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Acute 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.

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