Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Utica, NY
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Utica, NY — 13-week Travel Nurse assignment, night shift; ED experience required. Join a dynamic Emergency Department team in Utica, NY, and make a difference in patient care! This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art facility with a diverse patient population from newborns to geriatrics. Utica, located in the heart of Central New York (zip code 13502), is known for its vibrant community, scenic parks, and easy access to the Adirondacks.

Job Details

• Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) / Emergency Department RN (Travel Nurse)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,100 - $2,210
• Location: Utica, NY (Central New York) — Zip: 13502
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (June 29, 2026 – September 26, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (2:30 PM – 3:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Unit: Emergency Department (64 beds; acute, trauma, psych, pediatric areas)
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of Emergency Department RN experience, including pediatric emergency nursing
• Active New York RN license (NURSYS verification required)
• Current certifications: AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC
• Experience with EPIC EMR strongly preferred
• Charge nurse capability highly preferred; demonstrated leadership in ED settings a plus
• Skills checklist matching Emergency Department specialty
• Up-to-date resume documenting travel and ED experience
• Valid driver’s license with matching address
• Ability and willingness to float to other units as needed
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care across the lifespan — newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Triage and manage common ED diagnoses: stroke, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure
• Participate in code blue, rapid response, stroke protocols, and sepsis management following hospital standards
• Use specialty ED equipment including Rapid Infusor and Arctic Sun; competent in emergency procedures and monitoring
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapists, social work, and specialty services) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC and comply with hospital policies and quality metrics
• Float to other units and perform charge nurse duties as assigned

Apply now: If you are an experienced Emergency Department RN looking for a 13-week travel RN opportunity in Utica, NY (Central New York), submit your updated resume, current NY RN license, and certifications. Join our healthcare team today and advance your emergency nursing career!

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