Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $65 per hour

Patterns Hiring is seeking a local contract nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a local contract nursing job in Utica, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Utica, NY | ️ 13 Weeks | ⏱️ 36 hrs/week | 12-Hour Evening Shift (10:30 AM – 11:00 PM)

Seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a high-volume Emergency Department providing care to patients of all ages. Candidates must have prior travel experience, pediatric emergency experience, and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities:

Provide emergency care for newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Perform rapid assessments, triage, stabilization, and emergency interventions
Manage high-acuity conditions including stroke, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure
Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care drips
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary emergency care team
Float to appropriate units as needed

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience with pediatric experience
Previous travel nursing experience required
Charge nurse experience highly preferred
Active New York RN License
Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications
Experience with EPIC EMR

Assignment Details:

13-week assignment
36 hours per week
Evening shift: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Floating required
Block scheduling is not guaranteed
64-bed Emergency Department serving newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Experience managing vasoactive drips, antiarrhythmics, sedation infusions, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and insulin infusions preferred
Local and travel candidates accepted (75-mile radius policy)

Patterns Hiring Job ID #AN-1759---P-0918.

About Patterns Hiring

Patterns Inc. is a talent solutions and staffing organization supporting clients across healthcare and allied domains. We partner closely with hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations to deliver high-quality professionals for contingent and permanent roles.

Our teams operate with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term career alignment. We believe successful placements are built on understanding both client needs and candidate goals, not just filling roles quickly.

At Patterns, candidates can expect clear communication, ethical hiring practices, and consistent support throughout the hiring process. We value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, and we strive to create opportunities where talent can build meaningful and sustainable careers.

Benefits

• Referral bonus