Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Utica, NY
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary – Emergency Department (ED) RN

- Position: ED Registered Nurse (RN)
- Shift: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM (No guaranteed block scheduling)
- Location Requirement: Must live at least 75 miles from facility (travel nurses); locals accepted at local rate (less than 75 miles)
- Experience Required:
- Minimum 2+ years recent ED experience (including some pediatrics)
- Prior travel nursing experience (must be documented)
- Certifications Required:
- AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC (all current)
- Active NY RN license (verified through NURSYS)
- Documentation Required:
- Up-to-date resume
- Skills checklist (matching ED specialty)
- Driver’s license (address must match demographics)
- RTO (Requested Time Off) must be included at submission
- EMR Experience: EPIC required
- Unit Details:
- 64-bed ED (40 acute, 6 super track, 2 triage, 2 trauma, 10 CDU, 6 psych)
- Patient Population: Newborns, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
- Common Diagnoses: Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, MI, Cardiac Arrest, Respiratory Failure
- Specialty Equipment: Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun
- Charge RN capability highly preferred
- May be required to float to other units
- Expected to provide care for all assigned patients, including SANE cases
- Medications/Drips Managed:
- Pressors: Levophed, Neo, Epi, Vasopressin, Dobutamine, Dopamine
- Vasodilators: Cleviprex, Cardene, NTG
- Anti-arrhythmics: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lidocaine
- Sedation: Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl
- Others: TNK, Heparin, Insulin
- Uniform: Navy blue scrubs

Summary:
The ED RN provides comprehensive emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population across the lifespan, utilizing advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and specialized equipment. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, float as needed, and manage complex medication drips. Travel nursing experience and ability to work various shifts are required.