Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,666 per week in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,666 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

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

Job Title

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel

Job Summary

Join the dynamic Emergency Department at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York, as a dedicated Travel Registered Nurse. This high-volume unit features 64 beds, including specialized areas such as Triage, Acute Care, Super Track, Trauma, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), and Psychiatric beds. You will play a critical role in providing comprehensive emergency care to a diverse patient population ranging from newborns and pediatrics to adults and geriatrics.

The unit frequently manages complex cases including Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure. This role demands a highly skilled and adaptable nurse capable of managing a wide array of emergent conditions in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages (newborn, pediatric, adult, geriatric) presenting with various emergency conditions.
• Manage and stabilize patients experiencing critical diagnoses such as Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure.
• Utilize critical thinking and rapid assessment skills to prioritize and implement effective interventions.
• Float to other units or areas within the facility as required by patient census and operational needs.
• Provide specialized care, including Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services, to assigned patients.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in an Emergency Department setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing care to pediatric emergency patients.
• Mandatory prior travel nursing experience.
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience and demonstrated capability in a Charge Nurse role.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced patient assessment, critical thinking, rapid response, trauma care, cardiac emergency management, respiratory support, SANE care.
• Equipment Proficiency: Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun.
• EMR System: Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record system.
• Soft Skills: Adaptability, effective communication, teamwork, crisis management, strong organizational skills.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Hours: 12.5-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Days per Week: Varies to meet 48 hours weekly.
• Block Scheduling: Not promised or guaranteed.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026 - January 30, 2027.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• NURSYS report for license verification.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (must be in hand at time of submission).

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