Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,460 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) position in Utica, New York, offers an opportunity to provide specialized care in a dynamic Emergency Department. The role requires candidates to have prior experience in emergency nursing, including pediatrics, and to bring their license on the first day. Travel experience is mandatory for this assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Utica, NY
• Shift: 10:30 AM 11:00 PM, with a schedule of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid New York State Registered Nurse license, current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). A minimum of 3 years of emergency department experience, including pediatrics, documentation of travel experience, and a resume reflecting these requirements. Candidates must also possess a drivers license matching their demographic information and meet the travel distance criteria.
• Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse capability is highly preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Must live at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates may also be considered at a reduced rate. The candidate must have experience with the electronic medical record system EPIC. Critical care involves managing patients with diagnoses such as stroke, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure. Equipment specific to the unit includes Rapid Infusors and Arctic Sun devices. The unit accommodates a diverse patient population spanning from newborns to geriatric patients, across 64 beds with various specialized areas. The role involves administering and managing several drips and medications, including pressors, vasodilators, anti-arrhythmics, sedation agents, TNK, heparin, and insulin.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1270344. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus