Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,438 per week in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,438 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Join our dynamic Emergency Department team at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York. This facility is a high-volume, 64-bed unit equipped with specialized zones including Triage, Acute Care, Super Track, Trauma, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), and Psychiatric care. We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care across a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatrics.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing a wide array of critical conditions such as Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure. This role requires proficiency with advanced medical equipment and the ability to float to other areas as needed, ensuring seamless patient care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric, presenting with various emergency conditions.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for high-acuity cases including Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, MI, Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment such as Rapid Infusors and Arctic Sun devices.
• Deliver compassionate and specialized care to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) patients as required.
• Accurately document all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes within the EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Float to other units or areas within the facility as operational needs dictate.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience providing care to pediatric patients within an emergency setting.
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Proficiency and experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• 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 (must be in hand).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience or demonstrated capability in a Charge Nurse role.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced cardiac life support, basic life support, pediatric advanced life support, stroke assessment and management, trauma nursing, critical care management, SANE patient care, airway management, medication administration, wound care.
• Equipment Proficiency: Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, IV pumps.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking, strong communication (verbal and written), ability to perform under pressure, adaptability, teamwork, patient advocacy, empathy.

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: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Other: Block scheduling is not guaranteed. Floating to other units/areas is required. Scrub color is Navy Blue.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.