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Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce by TLC·Town of Watertown, New York

$2,123 - $2,268/wk·Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

Core responsibilities include delivering rapid assessment, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring for undifferentiated ER patients, performing essential nursing interventions like triage, IV placement, and medication administration. The role also requires coordinating with ancillary services, meticulous documentation, and participating in evidence-based protocols for critical conditions.

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Travel ER Registered Nurse in Watertown, New York, where your critical care expertise will be at the forefront of emergency medicine.

In this role you’ll triage, stabilize, and treat a wide range of urgent conditions, partnering with physicians, techs, and case managers to deliver rapid, high-quality care.

You’ll influence patient outcomes from the first bedside assessment through decisive interventions and seamless handoffs, all while expanding your clinical leadership within the ER specialty.

This assignment is a chance to deepen your practice in a vibrant upstate setting, where the rhythm of the ER meets the renewal of nature.

And beyond the hospital walls, you’ll discover the beauty of New York’s lakes, forests, and historic towns—places that invite quiet moments after demanding shifts and inspire a lasting commitment to compassionate care.

Watertown offers a welcoming, supportive community and access to strong regional healthcare networks, making it an excellent base for a traveling ER nurse. You’ll enjoy a schedule that supports work-life balance while you explore other locations across the United States, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and a spectrum of emergency department environments—from busy urban centers to rural facilities. Each assignment adds to your professional toolkit, broadens your clinical perspective, and expands your professional network. As you rotate through various sites, you’ll experience unique workflows, branding practices, and interprofessional dynamics that sharpen decision-making, adaptability, and leadership—critical assets for advancing in emergency nursing.

Role specifics and benefits

  • As an ER nurse on this travel assignment, your key responsibilities include conducting rapid patient assessments, prioritizing interventions, and stabilizing patients with airway, breathing, circulation, and hemorrhage control. You’ll perform procedures within scope, administer medications, monitor telemetry, interpret diagnostics, and implement evidence-based care plans. You’ll document meticulously, ensure accurate handoffs to incoming teams, and contribute to patient safety initiatives and infection control protocols.
  • Collaboration is essential: you’ll work closely with physicians, charge nurses, transport teams, and social work to optimize throughput, discharge planning, and family communication. You’ll have ongoing opportunities for professional growth within the ER specialty, including potential cross-training in trauma, pediatric emergency care, or critical care outreach.
  • Benefits are designed to support you: competitive weekly pay in the range of $2,276 to $2,376, guaranteed hours of 36 per week, and a flexible contract duration measured in weeks with extensions possible. You’ll receive housing assistance to ease transition between assignments, and there can be a welcome or completion bonus along with extension opportunities to maximize your travel experience. A comprehensive support structure is in place, including 24/7 assistance for travelers, a dedicated travel concierge, and frontline resources to resolve scheduling or housing challenges quickly so you can focus on patient care.

Company values

Our organization is committed to empowering travel nurses to advance their careers in a supportive, inclusive environment. We invest in your growth through ongoing education, leadership pathways, and opportunities to broaden your practice across diverse ED settings. You’ll find mentors, peers, and leaders who value your contributions, encourage evidence-based practice, and celebrate achievement. The emphasis is on sustainability—maintaining high standards of patient care while nurturing your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development. You’ll join a team where your voice matters, where collaboration drives outcomes, and where your skillset is seen as a critical asset to the health system and the communities we serve.

Call to action

If you’re ready to elevate your ER nursing career, this is your moment to apply and join a company that prioritizes your growth and well-being. Embrace the chance to impact lives, explore iconic regions of New York and the broader country, and build a diverse portfolio of emergency care experiences. Start date is 04/06/2026, with a flexible, week-by-week contract and guaranteed 36 hours each week. Take the next step—apply now to begin a rewarding travel nursing journey that values your expertise and invests in your professional development.

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About TLC Nursing Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

  • Why Travelers Choose HealthForce
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Fast credentialing
  • 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
  • Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates must be Registered Nurses capable of quick thinking and compassionate bedside manner to deliver critical care across diverse populations, including pediatric traumas and adult emergencies. The role emphasizes professional growth through continuous learning, applying the latest guidelines, and potentially mentoring new staff.

  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Mentoring
  • Wound Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Triage
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Stabilization
  • Trauma Care
  • IV Placement
  • Rapid Assessment
  • Patient Throughput
  • Pain Control
  • Stroke Protocols
  • Sepsis Alerts

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$2,123 - $2,268/wk
Location
Town of Watertown, New York
Posted
Feb 26, 2026
Closes
May 27, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Healthforce by TLC

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TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Market context

New York ER travel nursing demand

New York emergency departments commonly need experienced travel RNs who can handle rapid triage, stabilize patients, and work closely with physicians and ancillary teams. This role is competitive because employers look for strong ER judgment, protocol adherence, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to high-acuity settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your recent ER experience and readiness for shift-based travel assignments before applying.

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