Job Description

Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/18/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Schenectady, NY\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Schenectady, NY! Join a top-tier healthcare team in a modern 70-bed Emergency Department, delivering critical care to a diverse patient population. Located in New York's Capital Region (zip code 12308), Schenectady offers vibrant city life, historic neighborhoods, and access to the scenic Mohawk River—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking New York healthcare jobs.\n

\n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n

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• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (ER RN)\n
• Location: Schenectady, NY 12308 (New York nursing jobs)\n
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency Department (ED)\n
• Start Date: November 18, 2025\n
• End Date: February 14, 2026\n
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am, 30-minute unpaid break)\n
• Hours per Week: 36\n
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; no call; no self-scheduling; floating to ED Observation Unit as needed\n
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1990–$2130\n

\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n

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• Active New York State RN license or eligibility (required for all New York healthcare jobs)\n
• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Room RN experience (2 years preferred)\n
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA or American Red Cross) required\n
• TNCC, ENPC, and CPI certifications preferred\n
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred\n
• Ability to float to units within competency\n
• Recent Nursys verification\n

\n\nER RN Responsibilities\n

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• Deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency care to patients in a fast-paced ED\n
• Perform drips, infusions, phlebotomy, IV starts, EKGs, medication administration, and patient transports\n
• Care for a diverse range of patients: medical, surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, and trauma cases\n
• Float to the ED Observation Unit as needed\n
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mental health technicians, crisis workers, and physicians\n
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR\n
• Comply with hospital policies, dress code, and infection control standards\n

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\n Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Schenectady, NY, and experience the best of New York travel nursing jobs!\n

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #424481. 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

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

 

Our Methodology

 

Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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