Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,327 per week in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,327 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Job Summary

Join the dedicated team at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York, as a Registered Nurse in their Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This 64-bed unit, which includes 15 designated neurological beds, provides comprehensive care to adult patients (18 years and older) facing a variety of complex medical conditions.

The IMCU specializes in managing patients with neurological conditions, cardiac issues, trauma, respiratory illnesses such as COPD, DKA, sepsis, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiovascular step-down, and various post-operative care needs. As an integral part of the nursing team, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced monitoring and life support equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adult patients with diverse and complex medical conditions, including neurological, cardiac, and respiratory diagnoses.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring specialized equipment such as temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, arterial lines, and BiPAP.
• Care for patients on chronic ventilators, collaborating closely with Respiratory Therapy for optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer medications, perform comprehensive patient assessments, and accurately document patient status and interventions.
• Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Float to other units within the facility as required by patient census and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting.
• Proficiency in the EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Experience caring for adult patient populations (18 years and older).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced cardiac monitoring, ventilator management (chronic vents), arterial line insertion/management, chest tube management, temporary pacemaker management, BiPAP administration, DKA management, sepsis management, post-operative care.
• Equipment: Temporary pacemakers, Chest tubes, Arterial lines, BiPAP machines, Neptune Vapo system.
• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, excellent communication (verbal and written), ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-acuity environment, adaptability, teamwork, and patient advocacy.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift (AM)
• Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• End Date: December 19, 2026
• Floating: Required to other units as needed.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• 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.