Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel/Local)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Travel & Local
Contract: 13 weeks | October 26, 2026 – January 23, 2027
Schedule: 12-hour evening shift | 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced 64-bed Emergency Department serving newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients with a variety of acute and complex conditions.
• Care for patients experiencing stroke, sepsis, trauma, MI, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure.
• Administer and monitor critical medications and drips, including pressors, vasodilators, anti-arrhythmics, sedation medications, TNK, heparin, and insulin.
• Perform patient assessments, triage, treatment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Care for patients across all assigned areas, including trauma and psychiatric patients.
• Float between areas as required.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Charge nurse capability is highly preferred.

Requirements

• Active New York RN license with Nursys verification.
• 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience.
• Pediatric/ED experience required.
• Travel nursing experience required.
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Current resume documenting relevant ED and travel experience.
• Valid driver's license with address matching candidate demographics.
• Skills checklist matching the ED specialty.
• RTO must be provided at submission.

Additional Details

• Floating is required.
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
• Navy blue scrubs.
• Prior charge experience is highly preferred.
• Facility serves newborn through geriatric populations.
• Experience with specialty equipment such as Rapid Infusor and Arctic Sun is relevant.

Apply today for this 13-week Emergency Department RN opportunity in Utica, NY.Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Emergency Room Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing urgent and emergent health conditions within a fast-paced emergency department setting. Your expertise will ensure timely assessment, intervention, and management of a diverse patient population, including individuals with complex medical needs, trauma cases, and critical illnesses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering compassionate patient-centered care in accordance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.

Duties

• Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories to determine acuity levels and prioritize care.
• Administer medications, including IV infusions and injections, following aseptic techniques and hospital protocols.
• Manage airway patency, ventilators, and critical care equipment for patients requiring advanced respiratory support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for trauma, cardiac emergencies, infectious diseases, and other acute conditions.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide wound care procedures such as suturing and ostomy management, along with specialized interventions like botulinum toxin treatments when applicable.
• Lead triage processes to efficiently evaluate incoming patients' needs while coordinating rapid response efforts for Level I and Level II trauma cases.
• Support laboratory specimen collection, processing, and diagnostic evaluations to facilitate timely clinical decision-making.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, medication administration, and health coaching strategies.
• Maintain sterile processing standards during procedures such as catheterization or sterile dressing changes.
• Participate in emergency response protocols including neonatal resuscitation procedures and critical & intensive care interventions.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the relevant jurisdiction with current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years of ER experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center or equivalent high-acuity environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; experience with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) is advantageous.
• Critical care experience encompassing ICU or PICU settings is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, infection control practices, and emergency medicine protocols.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders.
• Ability to perform complex procedures such as suturing, venipuncture (phlebotomy), catheter care, tube feeding management, and ventilator support.
• Familiarity with hospital medicine standards including MDS (Minimum Data Set), NCQA standards for quality assurance, and trauma medicine guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments.

If you are committed to providing exceptional emergency nursing care through expert clinical skills and compassionate service delivery, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives during their most critical moments.

Pay: $2,650.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,650