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: 14 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Job Summary

Join our dedicated team as an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York. This 64-bed unit, including 15 designated Neuro beds, provides comprehensive care for adult patients (18 years and older) requiring close monitoring and advanced interventions.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse patient population with complex conditions, including neurological disorders, cardiac issues (MI, CV stepdown), trauma, and respiratory challenges (COPD, DKA, Sepsis, chronic vents, post-operative care). This role requires proficiency with specialized medical equipment and a commitment to high-quality patient outcomes in a dynamic environment where floating to other units may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-quality nursing care to adult patients (18+) with a wide range of diagnoses including neurological, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory conditions (e.g., COPD, DKA, Sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, post-op).
• Monitor, assess, and manage patients utilizing specialized equipment such as temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP, and Neptune Vapo.
• Care for patients with chronic ventilators, collaborating closely with Respiratory Therapy for optimal patient management.
• Accurately document patient care, assessments, and interventions using the EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Float to other units within the facility as needed to support patient care demands.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards, including wearing navy blue scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting.
• Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management (chronic vents), arterial line insertion/management, chest tube management, temporary pacemaker management, BiPAP administration, comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, critical thinking, and emergency response.
• Equipment Proficiency: Temporary pacemakers, Chest tubes, Arterial lines, BiPAP, Neptune Vapo, Ventilators.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written), strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, adaptability to floating assignments, teamwork, and patient advocacy.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Days per week: 4 days per week
• Total Hours: 48 hours per week
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: January 9, 2027

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York (NY).
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.