Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Evening Shift)

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)
Location: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital – University of Vermont Health Network
Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Contract Length: 4 Weeks (Must Start Within 2 Weeks)
Start Date: November 24, 2025
Shift: 3:00 PM – 3:30 AM (12-Hour Evenings)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is seeking an experienced Emergency Room RN for a 4-week rapid-response contract on the Evening shift (3p–3a). CVPH is a high-volume community hospital with a Level III Trauma Center and a busy 29-bed emergency department.

This role requires strong clinical skills, the ability to manage higher patient ratios, and EPIC experience within the past 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan (neonate to geriatric).
• Work in a high-acuity, fast-paced community ED with fluctuating census.
• Manage patient assignments up to 1:5, sometimes higher based on volume.
• Care for psych patients, boarded patients (M/S, LTC, psych, COVID), and general ED population.
• Perform IV starts, EKGs, respiratory treatments, and administer drips.
• Collaborate with crisis clinicians (day/evening), PCTs, and advanced practice providers.
• Follow zero-tolerance policy for cell phones or earbuds during work.
• Work required weekends and holidays (must work 2 of the 3: Thanksgiving, Christmas/Eve, New Year’s/Eve).

RequirementsExperience

• Minimum 1 year of recent Emergency Room experience
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required
• Charge experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Active RN license (NYS license must be on file at submission)
• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS
• AHA PALS
• NIHSS (must be complete prior to start)
• TNCC (active or proof of class must be included at submission)

Epic Requirement

• EPIC experience within the last 2 years is required and non-negotiable

Additional Requirements

• Must start within 2 weeks
• No block scheduling allowed
• Work history must include bed counts, EMR, and facility type
• All employment gaps >90 days must be explained
• Reliable transportation required (no public transit in area)
• Winter/snow tires strongly recommended November–April

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Beds: 341
• Emergency Department:
• 29-bed ED
• 4-bed Behavioral Health (BDU)
• 7-bed Fast Track, can swing to ER
• Trauma Level: III
• Orientation: 20–24 hours depending on contract length
• Ancillary Support:
• CNAs/PCTs: multiple shifts
• Unit Secretary: 1
• Crisis Clinician: days/evenings
• Advanced Practice Providers: typically 3, staggered 8a–11p
• Special Equipment:
• Alaris IV pumps
• Phillips MP40 monitors
• Respiratory & anesthesia available 24/7
• Medication System: Pyxis

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy Blue or White
• Shoes: Closed-toe
• Grooming: Clean-shaven; no artificial nails
• Jewelry: Minimal

To Apply

Submit your updated resume, license status, and availability.
Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately for rapid onboarding.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $2,800.00 - $3,300.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,800 - $3,300