Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,844 per week in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,844 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment at MVHS-Wynn Emergency Room in Utica, New York. This dynamic unit is equipped with 64 beds, including 2 Triage, 40 acute, 6 super track, 2 Trauma, 10 Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), and 6 psychiatric beds, providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of patient needs.

The successful candidate will provide expert nursing care to a diverse patient population ranging from newborns and pediatrics to adults and geriatrics. Common patient diagnoses encountered include Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure, requiring a high level of critical thinking and rapid intervention skills.

This role demands a compassionate and skilled professional capable of managing high-acuity cases in a fast-paced environment. Nurses are expected to deliver holistic care to all assigned patients, including specialized care for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) cases, contributing to the facility's commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and emergent nursing care to a diverse patient population across all age groups (newborn to geriatric).
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for individuals presenting with a wide range of conditions, including Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, MI, Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure.
• Administer care to all assigned patients, including specialized care for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) cases.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Float to other units as required by facility needs to support patient care operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department setting.
• Demonstrated experience providing care to pediatric patients within an ED environment.
• Prior travel nursing experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge Nurse capability.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, specifically EPIC.
• Competency in operating specialized emergency equipment, including Rapid Infusors and Arctic Sun.
• Exceptional critical thinking, assessment, and rapid intervention skills in high-acuity situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient population across all age groups with varying levels of acuity.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (12.5-hour shifts)
• Days per week: Not specified.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: November 30, 2026.
• End Date: February 27, 2027.
• Note: Block scheduling is never promised or guaranteed.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (must be in hand at time of submission).