<p>This 13-week travel contract places an experienced Emergency Department RN on night shifts at a facility in Elmira, New York — a regional healthcare hub in the Southern Tier. The role carries a strong weekly pay package of $2,496, a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, and a night-shift schedule that suits clinicians who prefer the pace and autonomy of overnight emergency care. Minimum two years of ED experience is required, making this a solid assignment for a seasoned travel nurse ready to step in and contribute immediately.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay of $2,496 for the duration of the contract</li> <li>13-week contract engagement with defined start and end dates</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to facilitate a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with placement</li> <li>Consistent communication and dedicated advocacy throughout the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency Department setting with a structured nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5</li> <li>Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)</li> <li>High-volume, fast-paced emergency environment requiring strong triage and critical thinking skills</li> <li>Flexibility expected for shift changes and additional on-call hours as operational needs arise</li> <li>Collaborative team structure with emphasis on communication and coordinated patient care</li> <li>Full spectrum of emergency acuity consistent with a regional ED serving Elmira and surrounding Southern Tier communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active, valid New York State RN license required prior to start</li> <li>Minimum of 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; candidates holding these credentials are strongly competitive</li> <li>Prior experience in a high-volume emergency department preferred</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>Night shift availability required; must be able to work in a high-pressure environment and adapt to scheduling changes</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Elmira is a mid-sized city anchored in New York's Southern Tier, situated along the Chemung River with easy access to the Finger Lakes wine region, Watkins Glen State Park, and Corning — home of the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass. The area offers a low cost of living relative to most New York markets, a genuine four-season outdoor lifestyle, and a tight-knit community feel that appeals to travel nurses looking for more than a dense urban assignment. The region is within a few hours of both Syracuse and the Pennsylvania border, making it a practical base for clinicians who value accessibility alongside a quieter pace of life.</p>