Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER) is sought for a travel assignment in Utica, New York. The role starts on 10/11/2026 for a 16-week engagement in a hospital-based ED. Compensaton is $2,371–$2,458 per week. This day shift position requires floating across the ED and may involve variable scheduling; block scheduling is not guaranteed. The unit is a hospital ER with a 64-bed capacity and multiple care tracks.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,371–$2,458 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Start date: 10/11/2026
- Shift: Day shift, 8:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; floating required
- Setting: Hospital-based Emergency Department (ER)

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to diverse ED patients, including adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics, in a high-acuity environment
- Assess, triage, monitor, and reassess patient conditions; respond to urgent changes and collaborate on rapid interventions
- Administer medications and perform procedures within the RN scope; manage IVs and access lines as needed
- Document care in the electronic medical record (EPIC); communicate clearly with physicians, specialists, and ancillary teams
- Support patient and family education, discharge planning, and transition of care; participate in continuous quality improvement and safety initiatives
- Float across ED as required; maintain competency across units and adapt to fluctuating patient volumes

Requirements
- Licensure: Active New York RN license; NURSYS license verification required; ALL RN licenses must be listed; RTO (reasonable time off) must be included at submission
- Certifications: Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS; TNCC required to be in hand
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years in an emergency department; pediatric exposure preferred; travel experience required and documented on resume
- EMR: EPIC experience required
- Additional: Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics; ability to work in a fast-paced ED environment; local residency within 75 miles may qualify for local rate in some circumstances; RN education from an accredited program
- Documentation: Up-to-date resume; ability to provide references and verification of prior travel assignments

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel nurse support and 24/7 recruiter availability
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
- On-assignment support from a program team familiar with ED requirements
- Ongoing access to resources and guidance for a successful travel assignment

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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.