Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York.

• Specialty:
  ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Night Shift – Watertown, NY (13601)

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Night Shift in Watertown, NY. 13-week travel nursing assignment starting April 6, 2026. Join our Emergency Department (ED) team and make an impact in Upstate New York.

• Position: Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) / ED RN
• Location: Watertown, NY 13601 (Watertown, New York; Upstate NY; Thousand Islands region)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse – On-site (Travel Nursing Job)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 8, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 12-hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM);
  Guaranteed 36 hours/week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,060 – $2,170
• Openings: 4 ED RN positions available
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED) – Acute Care / Trauma-capable

• Active New York State RN license in good standing (required)
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum 1 year recent Emergency Department (ED) RN experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required (travel nurse preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS required or must obtain within 6 months
• Experience with MEDITECH electronic health record (EHR) required
• IV therapy, medication administration, and phlebotomy certification required (can be completed during orientation)
• Must pass lethal dysrhythmia exam during probation and be defibrillation certified within 6 months
• Ability to work within a 60-mile radius rule
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills

• Critical care experience, ED charge nurse or leadership experience preferred
• Prior experience in high-volume or trauma-capable Emergency Departments

• Provide safe, timely, and evidence-based emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients across all acuity levels
• Perform rapid assessments, triage support, and prioritize interventions in a fast-paced ED environment
• Recognize and intervene in life-threatening situations; initiate emergency measures and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) when needed
• Administer medications, establish and maintain IV therapy, and perform phlebotomy
• Document all patient care and clinical notes accurately in MEDITECH (EHR)
• Collaborate with ED providers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care and optimize patient flow
• Maintain patient safety, safe patient handling, and proper use of lifts and equipment
• Demonstrate leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving in high-stress situations; assume charge nurse duties when required

Enjoy a meaningful travel nurse assignment in Watertown, New York—affordable living, friendly neighborhoods, and quick access to the scenic Thousand Islands and outdoor recreation. This travel ER RN role offers competitive pay, a supportive ED team, and opportunities to grow your emergency nursing skills.

Apply now to join our Emergency Department team as a Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) in Watertown, NY. Submit your CV and licensure information today to be considered for this travel nursing opportunity. Join our healthcare team and make a difference!

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Planet Healthcare Job . 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: ER

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