Travel Registered Nurse Observation Unit Job
Registered Nurse – Observation Unit (Travel) in Rochester, NY. Specialty: Observation Unit. Start date: 08/03/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,026–$2,150. Shift: 3x12-hour shifts. Setting: fast-paced observation unit caring for adult patients needing observation to determine whether admission is warranted or safe discharge. The unit operates with 24/7 provider coverage and handles a high patient turnover, including a mix of emergency observation and admitted boarding patients. Telemetry is routinely used to monitor patients as part of standard care.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,026–$2,150 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Observation unit in a high-volume, fast-paced care setting with 24/7 provider coverage
- Travel assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for adult patients in the observation unit, including ongoing assessment and documentation
- Monitor vitals, telemetry data, and patient status; identify changes and escalate to the provider as needed
- Administer medications and manage IV therapies according to orders; perform basic procedures as appropriate
- Collaborate with a 24/7 provider coverage team and multidisciplinary care partners to determine disposition (observation vs. admission vs. discharge)
- Ensure patient safety, pain management, and prevention of falls; educate patients and families about care plans and expected timelines
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record and communicate changes to the care team promptly
Requirements
- NY Registered Nurse license (active)
- Minimum of 2 years Med/Surg experience
- Telemetry experience
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
- NIHSS certification required
Benefits and Support
- Assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Scheduling coordination and travel support
- Ongoing assignment support with a dedicated point of contact
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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