Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Utica, NY

Salary: $2700/week

Shift pattern: 36hours/week (3x12s)

Required: NY License, 2 Year Experience, BLS, ACLS

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform rapid and comprehensive assessments of patients presenting to the ED, including obtaining a thorough medical history, assessing vital signs, and identifying signs and symptoms of acute illness or injury.
• Utilize triage protocols to prioritize patient care based on acuity level and ensure timely interventions for patients with life-threatening conditions.
• Initiate emergency interventions and treatments according to established protocols and evidence-based practice guidelines, including cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, medication administration, and resuscitation efforts.
• Perform advanced nursing procedures as needed, such as IV access, wound care, catheterization, and assisting with emergent procedures (e.g., intubation, chest tube insertion).
• Exercise sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patient conditions, identify potential complications, and implement appropriate nursing interventions to stabilize patients in critical situations.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians, advanced practice providers, and other interdisciplinary team members, to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients in the ED.
• Advocate for patients' needs and rights, ensuring informed consent for treatments and procedures and promoting shared decision-making between patients and their families.
• Provide patient and family education regarding their diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, and discharge instructions, fostering understanding and adherence to the plan of care.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team, including hand-off reports, consultations, and interdisciplinary rounds, to ensure continuity of care and safe transitions for patients.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, disaster drills, and response protocols to ensure readiness for mass casualty incidents or public health emergencies.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and performance improvement projects to enhance the delivery of emergency nursing care and patient outcomes in the ED.

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Emergency Nursing Certification (CEN) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with 2 years of experience in emergency nursing preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing situations in the ED environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and communicate compassionately with patients and their families.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $2,700.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• ER: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NY RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person