Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER

Location: Auburn, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Position is for a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER) setting.
• Night shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced, acute care environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) training and competency.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA certified (preferred but not required for ER).
• Comprehensive background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start.
• Medication/pharmacology competency and other specialty-specific competency exams as applicable.
• Pass/fail telemetry assessment (minimum 80%) on cardiac rhythm interpretation on first day of orientation; remediation provided if needed.
• Proficiency in independent telemetry strip interpretation due to absence of telemetry technicians.

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, signed by a licensed provider confirming ability to perform job duties.
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually (approved mask types specified).
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years or declination.
  • Negative TB test (PPD, T-Spot, or QGold) within 1 year or chest x-ray if previously positive.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity (2 MMR vaccines or serologic titers).
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination.
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines, positive titer, or documented history).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccine records or declination.
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant/rapid accepted).
• Review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Patient Abuse Reporting
  • Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Orientation Packet Acknowledgement
  • Automated Dispensing Cabinet Security (required for nurses for Pyxis access)
• Annual tuberculosis screening questionnaire required.
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire.
• Skills checklist required.
• Compliance with New York State Nurse Aide Registry and Medicaid Exclusion List requirements.

Additional Notes

• Telemetry skills are critical; nurses must be proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation due to lack of telemetry technicians.
• Stroke education (NIH Stroke Scale training) is required annually; minimum 2 hours for ER nurses.
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing on telemetry and medication knowledge.
• Candidates must not submit unless requested by the designated contact.

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses comfortable with night shifts, telemetry monitoring, and working in a high-acuity emergency setting.