Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)

Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department (ED)

Location: Watertown, NY 13601

Job Type: Contract

Contract: 13 Weeks

Pay Rate: $ 1,900 To $ 2,100 per week

Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts

Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Per Week

Work Setting: Emergency Department (ED)

Experience: Previous Travel Nursing Experience Required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department (ED) for a 13-week contract opportunity in Watertown, New York. The RN will provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients with acute, urgent, and life-threatening conditions while using strong clinical judgment, assessment, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

Candidates must have previous travel nursing experience and Meditech experience . Critical care and charge nurse experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid and comprehensive patient assessments, identify life-threatening conditions, and initiate appropriate emergency nursing interventions.

• Administer medications, IV therapy, treatments, and emergency care while continuously evaluating patient response and clinical status.

• Prioritize and coordinate care in a high-acuity Emergency Department while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Provide patient and family education while addressing clinical, emotional, safety, and discharge-related needs.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Meditech and provide leadership, delegation, and charge nurse support when assigned.

Requirements

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License Required.

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing Required; Previous Travel Nursing Experience Required.

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certifications Required.

• Meditech Experience Required; Critical Care and Charge Nurse Experience Preferred.

• Ability to Complete Required Dysrhythmia, Defibrillation, IV, Medication, and Phlebotomy Competencies Within the Requisition-Specified Timeframes.

The Emergency Department RN will provide skilled, responsive, and patient-centered emergency nursing care while supporting safe outcomes in a fast-paced acute care environment.