Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce•City of Utica, NY

1d•$2,250 - $2,439•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse position for the Emergency Department (ER) in Utica, New York. The assignment is for 13 weeks, starting on 09/07/2026, in a hospital-based ED setting. The role operates in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment serving a broad patient mix. Weekly pay ranges from $2,250 to $2,439, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. The shift is Nights on a 2x3 schedule, and floating to other ED areas is required.

Requirements

Active NY Registered Nurse license; Nursys license verification required; RTO (restriction of time off) must be included at submission.
Certifications in-hand: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC (AHA or equivalent) ready to verify.
ED experience: minimum 2 years in Emergency Department; pediatric exposure preferred.
Travel experience required; EPIC EMR experience a must.
Driver’s license with address matching demographics; ability to work in an ED setting.
Able to work in a high-acuity environment and adapt to unit needs; documentation of travel history and availability for assignment.

Nice To Haves

pediatric exposure preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the ED for newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, including initial assessment, triage, and ongoing monitoring.
Administer medications and perform IV therapy, including management of critical conditions (stroke, sepsis, trauma, MI, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure) and use of specialty equipment (Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun) as needed.
Initiate and assist with emergency protocols, resuscitation, and complex treatments; communicate effectively with physicians, consultants, and the care team to ensure timely disposition.
Document all care in the EMR (EPIC) with accuracy; monitor patient status, respond to rapid changes, and coordinate patient flow and bed availability.
Floats to other ED areas as required; participate in shift handoffs, patient education, and safety/infection control practices.
Uphold high standards of patient advocacy, documentation, and compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.