Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Night Shift)

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday overnights
• Shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Total hours per week: 36
• Must be willing to float to other units as needed based on skillset and manager discretion
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted (specific counties excluded)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Urgent Care experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications required:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu vaccine required by November 1st; medical or religious exemptions must be approved at least 2 weeks prior to start
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold test within 1 year of start (T-spot tests not accepted)
• Negative chest x-ray if past positive PPD, dated within 1 year of employment
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (specific lab and test codes required)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; must complete and bring TSH Medical History form to physical
• N95 fit test required (quantitative test only for 3M 1870 mask accepted)
• Color blindness test (Ishihara) required prior to start; can be completed onsite
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required for all RNs per New York State regulations

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Passport-style photo for badge (plain background, head and shoulders visible)
• Background checks including 7-year search, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG (updated annually)
• Facility-specific documents and assessments such as lift assessment (typically 25 lbs), FCRA authorization release, and ECG study guide must be completed
• Completion of virtual general orientation and clinical testing modules via HealthStream prior to start (deadline: Wednesday before start date)
• Two professional references required (within 2 years of start) for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Local candidates residing in specified counties around Saratoga Springs are excluded from consideration
• Flu season protocols require mask-wearing in patient-facing areas if exemption is granted
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all competency exams and certifications within specified timeframes after contract signing

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with overnight weekend shifts in New York.