Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Travel assignment in Utica, NY starting 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week on a night shift schedule of 2x3 Nights.

About the role

Work in an emergency department unit within a hospital environment, caring for patients across the lifespan from newborns to geriatric with a focus on high-acuity care. EPIC EMR experience required. Local candidates within 75 miles are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department to a mixed-age population (newborn, pediatric, adult, geriatric) with diagnoses such as stroke, sepsis, trauma, MI, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure.
• Conduct rapid assessment, triage, monitoring, and ongoing reassessment of patient condition; intervene and escalate as needed.
• Administer medications, manage IVs, monitor vital signs, and utilize specialty equipment (e.g., Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun) as appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, respiratory therapy, and ancillary staff; participate in patient handoffs and transfers.
• Float to support other areas as needed; maintain unit-wide readiness and flow.
• Document thoroughly in EPIC; ensure compliance with clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
• Maintain high levels of patient and family communication; address questions and provide education as appropriate.
• Charge capability is highly preferred; participate in unit operations and throughput initiatives.
• Adhere to shift-specific expectations, including schedule variability and non-guaranteed block assignments.

Requirements

• Active NY RN license (NURSYS verification requested; must provide active license and all RN licenses).
• Certifications: current AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC.
• Experience: 2+ years of Emergency Department experience with some Pediatrics experience; travel experience required.
• EMR: EPIC experience required.
• Education: Registered Nursing degree (RN) or equivalent license requirement.
• Valid driver’s license; address matches demographics; RTO must be included at time of submission.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced ED environment with floating to cover unit needs.

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $2,211 to $2,378 per week.

Schedule

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Night shift: 2x3 block (specific hours not guaranteed).
• Contract duration: 13 weeks.

Benefits

• Credentialing and licensing support to facilitate NY license verification and documentation.
• Dedicated assignment support with ongoing compliance and scheduling coordination.
• EPIC EMR familiarity and onboarding assistance.
• Guaranteed hours and a clearly defined 13-week travel assignment.
• Local rate consideration for qualified candidates within 75 miles.