Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Saratoga Springs, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in the Emergency Department (ED)
• Facility may call off up to 3 times per contract
• Must be willing to float as needed at manager’s discretion based on skillset
• Locals within a 50-mile radius or specific counties in NY are not accepted for this travel role

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of current ED experience preferred (highest required years of experience)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licenses & Certifications Required

• New York RN License in hand
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Must pass a hospital proctored rhythm identification test with:

  • 80% accuracy in rhythm identification

  • 100% accuracy in identifying critical rhythms
• EPIC charting experience required
• Experience with Omnicell medication system preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Telemetry experience required
• Triage and Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Must successfully pass advanced EKG/ECG competency testing within 72 hours of contract signing (90% passing score required, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color blindness test preferred

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required by November 1st, 2024 (medical or religious exemptions must be approved 2 weeks prior to start)
• Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold test within 1 year of start (Tspot tests not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (onsite physical required prior to start)
• Fit mask test (N95 OSHA questionnaire and fit test) required; quantitative fit test only accepted for 3M 1870 mask
• Immunizations required:

  • Measles (Rubeola): 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Mumps: 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Rubella: 2 MMR boosters or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 boosters or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, declination, or vaccine series (3 doses)
• Eye exam including Ishihara color deficiency test required prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (New York State requirement)
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules and competency testing prior to start
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG must be completed and updated annually
• References: 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles

Notes

• Flu season starts December 5th and continues until NYS DOH declares it over or vaccine expires
• Facility enforces strict local radius and county restrictions for travelers
• Candidates must be prepared for rigorous testing and documentation requirements to ensure compliance with facility and state regulations

This position is ideal for experienced ED Registered Nurses looking for a travel contract in New York with a strong emphasis on advanced cardiac rhythm knowledge and emergency care skills.