<p>A 13-week travel RN contract on a Medical-Surgical unit is open now at an acute care facility in Ithaca, NY. This is a variable 12-hour shift assignment with competitive pay structured for both local and traveling candidates. Ithaca sits in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York — a college town with strong outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and a lower cost of living than most Northeast metros.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Local pay rate: $65.00 per hour</li> <li>Travel compensation package: $38.00/hr taxed base + $1,200 non-taxed stipend + $250 mobilization allowance</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards & recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 clinical and administrative support throughout the assignment</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract at an acute care facility in Ithaca, NY</li> <li>Medical-Surgical specialty unit with float requirement to all units across the facility</li> <li>Variable 12-hour shifts; day, evening, or night rotation possible</li> <li>Schedules issued 6 weeks at a time; blocked scheduling is not guaranteed</li> <li>Hepatitis B vaccination (HWC) offered on-site at the facility</li> <li>Immediate start available</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid New York RN license (source notes MI RN license — candidates should confirm state licensure requirements and obtain NY licensure prior to start)</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of Med-Surge RN experience</li> <li>Willingness and ability to float to all units within the facility</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ithaca, NY is a dynamic small city anchored by Cornell University and Ithaca College, set among the gorges and waterfalls of the Finger Lakes region. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking, kayaking, skiing, and wine-trail access year-round, while the city itself offers a lively restaurant scene, farmers markets, and strong arts programming. Cost of living is moderate relative to downstate New York, and the area draws clinicians who want a high quality of life without the pace of a major metro.</p>