Travel Nurse RN - $2,799 per week in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Other
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,799 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 1 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Other RN in Utica, New York, 13502!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Outpatient Infusion

Job Summary

Join our team as a Registered Nurse in a dynamic Outpatient Infusion Unit located at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York. This role focuses on providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients requiring various infusion therapies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering a wide range of treatments, including chemotherapy, biologics, and blood products, to patients with diverse diagnoses such as oncology, neurological conditions, anemia, and gastrointestinal disorders. This position requires an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of infusion therapies, including chemotherapy, biologics, and blood products, following established protocols.
• Monitor patients closely for adverse reactions and effectively manage any complications during infusions.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medication administration, and potential side effects.
• Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records for all patient interactions and treatments.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to float to other areas as required by unit needs.
• Manage patient care efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in an outpatient infusion setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Chemotherapy certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in IV insertion and central line management.
• Expertise in chemotherapy administration and safe handling practices.
• Experience with blood product administration and monitoring.
• Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Competency with medication administration and dosage calculations.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, preferably EPIC.
• Proficient in using medical equipment such as Alaris pumps, elastomeric pumps, and glucometers.
• Experience with communication systems like Ascom.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day shift (AM)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per day
• Days per Week: 5 days per week
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Assignment Dates: October 5, 2026 – October 12, 2026 (1-week contract)

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Chemotherapy certification.

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