Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,074 per week in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,074 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

Join the dynamic Emergency Department at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York, as a Travel Registered Nurse. This high-volume, 64-bed unit provides critical and emergent care to a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatrics. The department features specialized areas including Triage, Acute Care, Super Track, Trauma, Critical Decision Unit (CDU), and Psychiatric care.

As an integral member of the ED team, you will manage a wide array of complex cases, including stroke, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure. This role demands exceptional clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while utilizing advanced medical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care, assessment, and intervention for patients across the lifespan, from newborn to geriatric, presenting with acute and emergent conditions.
• Manage and stabilize patients experiencing critical diagnoses such as Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment, including Rapid Infusors and Arctic Sun.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Document all patient care activities accurately and thoroughly within the EMR system.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, including floating to other units as required by facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active New York state license.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an Emergency Department setting.
• Documented experience in pediatric emergency care.
• Prior travel nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge Nurse capability.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Competency in managing patients with Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure.
• Experience with specialized equipment such as Rapid Infusors and Arctic Sun.
• Ability to care for a diverse patient population ranging from newborn to geriatric.
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and intervention skills in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days per week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• End Date: November 28, 2026
• Block Scheduling: Not promised or guaranteed.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (required to be in hand).
• NURSYS report and verification of all active RN licenses.