Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (travel) in Saratoga Springs, NY. Start date 10/05/2026 for a multi-week assignment in a 36-bed ED, on a 3x12 night shift. Weekly pay ranges from $2,168 to $2,321 per week with no guaranteed hours. This position is in a hospital emergency department and requires active New York RN licensure in hand at submission, with eligibility to float within the hospital as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,168–$2,321 per week
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: Weeks (travel - temporary assignment)
- Orientation: ~24 hours plus additional online modules before start
- Pre-approved time off: 1 shift per contract
- Setting: 36-bed ED within a hospital environment
- Floating: May be asked to float to other units per manager discretion/skillset
- Compliance notes: NY RN license in hand required; local residents within 50 miles not accepted; counties excluded include Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in the ED for neonatal through geriatric patients, including triage, assessment, crisis management, and disposition decisions
- Administer medications and therapies, initiate IV access, monitor vital signs, and respond to acute changes in patient status
- Interpret 12-lead ECGs, manage telemetry, and recognize/intervene in dysrhythmias
- Collaborate with Respiratory, Radiology, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response, Translation services, Transportation, and Unit Secretary to coordinate care
- Document accurately in the Epic electronic charting system and utilize Omnicell for medication administration
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and privacy standards; participate in debriefs and post-shift handoffs
- Onboarding expectations include passing a proctored rhythm identification exam and completing an EKG/Relias exam as part of orientation

Requirements
- Active New York RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required at start
- Proctored rhythm identification exam with >80% overall accuracy and 100% accuracy identifying critical rhythms; EKG/Relias onboarding exam completed as part of orientation
- Current ED experience; preferred: 5 years in an Emergency Department
- Rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia management skills; ability to obtain and interpret 12-lead ECGs; telemetry experience
- Epic charting experience and Omnicell medication system knowledge
- Ability to float within the hospital per manager discretion/skillset
- Preferred certifications: ACLS, TNCC, Level I Trauma experience, Triage experience
- Vaccination requirements: Flu vaccine required by 11/1 (exemptions with documentation accepted at least 2 weeks before start); COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Education: RN degree/education aligned with licensure requirements
- Location restrictions: must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; travelers from excluded counties (Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster) are not accepted

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support available 24/7
- Onboarding support including Healthstream/online modules
- Orientation approximately 24 hours prior to start
- Pre-approved time off: 1 shift per contract
- Comprehensive hospital interdisciplinary teamwork and resources throughout the assignment
- Ongoing assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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