<p>An Elmira, New York emergency department is seeking a travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week night-shift contract. This is a high-acuity ER role demanding confident, independent clinical judgment across the full spectrum of emergency presentations. The position offers a strong weekly pay package and a defined contract length that suits nurses who want focused, meaningful work without an open-ended commitment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly gross pay of $2,496 for the duration of the 13-week contract</li> <li>13-week travel contract with a defined end date — ideal for travel nurses managing assignment schedules</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to facilitate a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Consistent communication and dedicated advocacy throughout the contract</li> <li>Competitive benefits package included with placement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)</li> <li>Fast-paced, high-volume emergency department environment with broad acuity range</li> <li>Patient assignment ratio of 1:5</li> <li>Flexibility required for shift changes and additional on-call hours as operational needs arise</li> <li>Collaborative team structure emphasizing strong communication and coordinated patient care</li> <li>High-pressure clinical environment that rewards critical thinking and rapid decision-making</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>Advanced certifications — ACLS or PALS — preferred and valued</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; not strictly required</li> <li>Prior experience in a high-volume emergency department is a strong differentiator</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage a 1:5 patient ratio in a high-acuity setting</li> <li>Night shift availability and schedule flexibility are required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Elmira is a small city in the Southern Tier of New York State, situated along the Chemung River near the Pennsylvania border. The region offers a low cost of living relative to most of New York, easy access to the Finger Lakes wine country and outdoor recreation, and a tight-knit community feel that appeals to clinicians who prefer a quieter pace outside of major metro areas. Corning, home to the renowned Corning Museum of Glass, is just 20 miles west, and Ithaca — with its gorges, waterfalls, and university culture — is roughly an hour's drive northeast.</p>