RN - Emergency Department (Travel/Local) - RNED 26-08034

Job Title: RN – Emergency Department (Travel/Local)

Job Location: Utica, NY

Duration: 13 Weeks

Travel Gross Weekly: $2,400–$2,600/week (Based on Experience)

Local Pay: $60–$64/hour (Based on Experience)

Shift: Day Shift

Schedule: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Employment Type: Contract

Work Setting: 100% Onsite

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment in a high-acuity Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent ED experience, including some pediatric experience, and be comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to patients from newborns through geriatric populations.
• Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, monitoring, and prioritization of care.
• Care for patients with complex and critical conditions including:
  • Stroke
  • Sepsis
  • Trauma
  • Myocardial Infarction (MI)
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Respiratory Failure
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and emergency treatments as ordered.
• Manage critical care drips and medications according to established protocols.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergency situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency department protocols.
• Float to other appropriate areas as required.

Required QualificationsExperience

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience.
• Pediatric Emergency Department experience preferred/required as part of recent ED background.
• Previous travel nursing experience required for travel candidates.
• Experience working in a high-acuity Emergency Department required.
• Epic EMR experience required.

Certifications

The following current certifications are required:

• AHA ACLS
• AHA BLS
• PALS
• NIHSS
• TNCC

Licensure & Documentation

• Active New York RN License required.
• Nursys license verification required.
• Skills checklist matching the Emergency Department specialty required.
• Current resume must clearly document relevant ED and travel experience.
• Driver's license with an address matching submitted demographics may be required.
• Requested Time Off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application.

Emergency Department Environment

Department Capacity: 64 Beds

Department Areas:

• 2 Triage Beds
• 40 Acute Care Beds
• 6 Super Track Beds
• 2 Trauma Beds
• 10 Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) Beds
• 6 Psychiatric Beds

Patient Population:

• Newborns
• Pediatrics
• Adults
• Geriatric Patients

Floating: Required

Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Travel & Local Candidates

• Travel candidates: Must reside at least 75 miles from the assignment location.
• Local candidates: Candidates residing within 75 miles may be considered at the applicable local rate of $60–$64/hour.
• Travel candidates must have previous travel nursing experience.