Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Utica, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in a brand new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED) facility.
• Patient ratios may vary due to high patient volume; expect ratios from 1:4 up to 1:5 or more during surge periods.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, with experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale).
  • Harassment Prevention Training.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start).
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year search of locations lived/worked/school.
  • Nationwide sex offender registry.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (annual).
  • Education verification.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (N95 or equivalent respirators).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted; Tspot not accepted).
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – positive titer or 2 vaccine doses.
  • Mumps – positive titer or 2 vaccine doses.
  • Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccine doses.
  • Hepatitis B – titer, declination, or completed vaccine series.
  • Varicella – positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history of chickenpox.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Sept 1 – Mar 31).
  • Pneumonia vaccine or declination.
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York state requirement, annual).
• Competency exams as applicable, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency for ER staff.
• Completion of facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift.
• Facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgment, welcome packet review, and Omnicell form signed by nursing staff.
• Two professional references within the last 3 years (for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles).

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted for this position.
• Patient ratios may be stretched during high volume periods; flexibility is required.
• All certifications must include front and back of cards; back must be signed where applicable.
• If a candidate fails the EKG competency exam, a remediation process is in place before retesting.
• OSHA facial hair standards apply when wearing respirators; PAPR units may be provided if fit test fails and units are available.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a modern facility with a dynamic patient care environment.