Registered Nurse must have 2+ years of recent experience in particular specialty
Facility: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Location: Syracuse, New York
Department: Pediatric Emergency Department
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Schedule: Every other weekend and some holidays
Hours Per Week: 36 Hours
Assignment Dates: 2026-12-04 - 2027-03-24
Openings: 4
Position Summary
SUNY Upstate is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for night-shift assignments within the Pediatric Emergency Department. The RN will provide direct emergency nursing care to patients in a high-acuity environment and should have experience caring for both pediatric and adult patient populations.
Candidates should be comfortable performing emergency nursing assessments and the majority of required patient-care skills with minimal orientation and supervision. Previous experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center and experience with the Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to pediatric patients and, as required, adult patients.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and recognize changes in patient condition.
Provide appropriate nursing interventions based on patient acuity and clinical presentation.
Perform the majority of Emergency Department patient-care skills with minimal orientation and supervision.
Monitor patients and communicate changes in clinical status to physicians and other members of the care team.
Administer medications, treatments, and other nursing interventions in accordance with physician orders and established hospital protocols.
Respond effectively to emergency situations and rapidly changing patient conditions.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team.
Follow established hospital policies, patient-safety requirements, infection-control practices, and Emergency Department protocols.
Required Qualifications
Current New York State RN registration/licensure.
Current BLS certification with the ability to maintain or renew certification as required.
Minimum 1.5 years of recent nursing experience, obtained within the past two years, in an acute-care facility of similar size and level of care.
Emergency or comparable acute-care nursing experience.
Experience caring for pediatric and adult patients.
Strong nursing assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
Ability to perform required patient-care responsibilities with minimal orientation and supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Verification of legal authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment health clearance, drug screening, and criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience.
Previous experience in a hospital of comparable or greater size and acuity.
Epic EMR experience.
Traveler Requirements
Travel RNs will be considered provided they have appropriate experience working in a hospital of equal or greater size or in a comparable trauma center.
Professional & Compliance Requirements
Candidates must meet the professional licensing, credentialing, and compliance requirements associated with the assignment. Candidates are also subject to required pre-employment health clearance, drug screening, criminal background screening, and verification of authorization to work in the United States.