Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Overview
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) - ER travel assignment in Potsdam, NY. Start date: 08/17/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (1900-0700). Weekly pay: $1,949-$2,091. Guaranteed hours: None. This high-acuity ED handles combined adult and pediatric patients in a Level III Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Center designation. EPIC charting is used for documentation.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,949-$2,091 per week
- Shift: Nights (3x12-hour)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: Weeks
- Location setting: Emergency Department within a high-acuity, trauma-stroke capable unit
- Onboarding: 24 hours of orientation; pre-start modules (up to 5 hours billable; total may reach 10 hours)

Responsibilities
- Provide direct emergency care for adult and pediatric patients in a combined ED setting, including triage, initial assessment, and ongoing monitoring
- Administer medications and IV therapies, manage resuscitation, vasopressors, and airway support as needed
- Interpret cardiac rhythms, perform ACLS-level interventions, and coordinate timely escalation for unstable patients
- Support airway/ventilation needs (including BiPAP/CPAP as appropriate) and manage acute respiratory events
- Participate in trauma response, neuro assessments for stroke/TIA/trauma, ortho injuries, and severe illness presentations
- Collaborate with Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Pharmacy, Rapid Response, Interpretation services, and Unit Secretary; document thoroughly in EPIC and communicate SBAR to the team
- Ensure patient safety, comfort, privacy, and care transitions; provide family education and discharge planning as applicable

Requirements
- License: Active New York RN license in hand to submit
- Experience: ED experience required; minimum 2 years; note: another section lists 1 year as required-verify with hiring team
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (current)
- Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; RN licensure required
- EPIC experience required (hard requirement); unit systems include EPIC, Pyxis, and SBAR usage
- Floating: Will float as needed within the ED and related services
- Scheduling: Availability for nights; every other weekend as part of the posted schedule
- RTO: No more than 10 days of approved time off during the contract
- Travel radius: Locals not accepted; candidates must be more than 50 miles away from assignment
- Pre-start onboarding: Modules required; up to 5 hours billable (total may reach 10 hours); confirm specifics per specialty
- Orientation: 24 hours

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated onboarding through pre-start modules and orientation
- Ongoing assignment support from the Healthforce team

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.
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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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