Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care
Ithaca, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

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.

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.

Job Details (Travel RN – Ithaca, NY)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Location: Ithaca, NY 14850 — Upstate New York nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (Travel RN / Night Shift)
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Number of Openings: 5

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Minimum 2 years recent acute care RN experience (ICU RN, Med-Surg RN, or ED RN experience preferred)
• Ability to float independently to at least 2 units: ICU, Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg), Emergency Department (ED)
• Applicants able to float to all 3 units (ICU, Med-Surg, ED) are highly preferred
• Active RN license (Compact or state RN licensure as required for New York)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification – required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification – required
• NIHSS certification – required
• TNCC certification – required
• Experience with Epic EMR (electronic medical record) – required

Responsibilities (Acute Care / Float RN)

• Float between ICU, Med-Surg, and ED units based on facility needs as an Acute Care Float RN
• Deliver high-quality patient care in acute and critical care settings (triage, patient assessment, medication administration, monitoring)
• Adapt to varying schedules and unit assignments each week as part of a travel nursing assignment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, case management) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize Epic EMR for accurate documentation, orders, and patient management

Why Apply (Travel Nursing & Career Growth)

• Gain diverse acute care experience across ICU, Med-Surg, and ED units
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for this travel RN position
• Work in a welcoming Upstate New York community with strong local amenities

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.

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