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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Utica, NY – 13-Week Contract

Travel Emergency Department RN opportunity in Utica, New York for an experienced nurse ready to provide compassionate, high-quality emergency care across the lifespan. Join a fast-paced 64-bed Emergency Department for a 13-week travel nursing assignment caring for newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with a wide range of medical and traumatic conditions. Utica is a welcoming Mohawk Valley community known for its scenic surroundings, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Location: Utica, New York
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending March 13, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 10:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Emergency Department Setting: 64-bed department with trauma, acute care, fast-track, observation, and behavioral health areas
• Patient Population: Newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Documentation System: Epic experience required
• Additional Schedule Information: Block scheduling is not guaranteed; floating may be required

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active New York Registered Nurse license verified through Nursys
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience
• Recent pediatric Emergency Department experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Current NIHSS and TNCC certifications
• Experience caring for patients with stroke, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure
• Demonstrated ability to manage critical drips and emergency medications, including vasopressors, vasodilators, anti-arrhythmics, sedation medications, thrombolytics, heparin, and insulin
• Charge nurse capability is highly preferred
• Ability to meet applicable travel assignment eligibility requirements; local candidates may also be considered
• Navy blue scrubs required

Travel Emergency Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, prioritize, and deliver nursing care to patients with emergent and complex conditions
• Provide emergency nursing care across the lifespan, including newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Recognize and respond rapidly to clinical deterioration, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, stroke, sepsis, trauma, and other emergencies
• Administer and monitor high-risk medications and critical care infusions according to established protocols
• Support trauma, resuscitation, and high-acuity treatment workflows
• Operate specialty equipment such as rapid infusers and temperature management systems
• Provide care to all assigned Emergency Department patients, including patients requiring forensic or sexual assault nurse examiner-related support
• Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Float to other areas as needed and contribute to a professional, patient-centered team environment

Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nursing job in Utica, New York, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients across the Mohawk Valley.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.