Job Description

Overview

Registered Nurse – ER in Plattsburgh, New York, United States. Travel - Temporary Assignment starting 09/16/2026 for 4 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,276–$2,392. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12). Working in a hospital ER setting with a 29-bed ED, supporting adult and pediatric patients.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,276–$2,392
• Contract duration: 4 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Start date: 09/16/2026
• Setting: Emergency department in a hospital with high census
• Orientation: 20 hours for short contracts

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to adult and pediatric ED patients, including triage, initial assessment, continuous monitoring, and rapid response to changes in condition
• Administer medications, establish IV access, manage IV drips, interpret EKGs, and provide basic respiratory treatments as prescribed
• Document care in EPIC, communicate with the interdisciplinary ED team, and coordinate with physicians, ancillary staff, and discharge planning
• Manage boarder patients, behavioral health patients, and infectious disease cases (e.g., COVID) within the ED assignment, while supporting safe patient flow
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy and other specialty teams; follow unit protocols for patient safety, infection control, and daily operations
• Adjust to fluctuating census and nurse-patient ratios (approximately 1:5, with potential for higher ratios during peak periods)

Requirements

• Current New York RN license or active license application with date of application on file; NY license processing may take 6–8 weeks
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC required; TNCC must be active or proof of class prior to start; NIHSS required prior to starting
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience; 1 year of ER or high-acuity ED experience preferred
• Epic experience within the past 2 years required
• Able to work rotating shifts (including nights) in a fast-paced ED and to function effectively in a busy, multi-disciplinary environment
• Prior travel experience preferred

Benefits and Support

• Orientation: 20 hours for short contracts
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Travel - temporary assignment with ongoing credentialing and onboarding support

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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