<p>A 13-week travel contract is open for an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Elmira, New York — a mid-sized city in the Southern Tier region with a lower cost of living and easy access to the Finger Lakes. The position runs nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) and offers a strong weekly gross of $2,496, making it a compelling short-term engagement for an ED nurse ready to step into a fast-paced, high-acuity environment immediately.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,496 gross weekly pay package</li> <li>13-week contract engagement with defined start and end dates</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with placement</li> <li>Consistent advocate communication throughout the duration of the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency department setting in Elmira, NY — full-spectrum acute and emergent volume</li> <li>Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)</li> <li>Patient assignment ratio of 1:5</li> <li>High-volume, high-acuity environment requiring strong independent clinical judgment</li> <li>Flexibility required for occasional shift changes and additional on-call hours as operational needs arise</li> <li>Collaborative team structure emphasizing communication and coordinated patient care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active, valid New York State RN license required at time of start</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of emergency department nursing experience required</li> <li>Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>ACLS or PALS certification preferred but not required</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>Prior experience in a high-volume emergency department is a strong advantage</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage a 1:5 patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting</li> <li>Night shift availability required; must be able to adapt to schedule changes as needed</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Elmira sits in New York's Southern Tier, anchored by the Chemung River and positioned within easy reach of the Finger Lakes wine country, Watkins Glen State Park, and Corning — home to the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass. The region offers a noticeably lower cost of living compared to upstate metro areas, affordable short-term housing options well-suited to travel nurses, and a genuine small-city character with outdoor recreation, local dining, and a relaxed pace outside the hospital.</p>