ER Registered Nurse
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Auburn, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Emergency Room Registered Nurse position
• Requires 2+ years of recent ER nursing experience
• Employment type: Travel/Contract

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid New York State RN license
• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent ER nursing experience
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA required
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Preferred but not required for ER
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • Comprehensive background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM check prior to start
  • HHS/OIG check prior to start
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS verification) prior to start
• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, signed by licensed provider confirming ability to perform job duties
• Fit mask test within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • 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 vaccination or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine records or declination
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start
• Stroke education: 8 hours annually (NIH Stroke Scale training may count)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification annually as applicable
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Telemetry pass/fail testing on first day of orientation (80% minimum score) for cardiac rhythm interpretation if assigned to telemetry units
• Completion of facility-specific documents including code of conduct, patient abuse reporting, confidentiality agreements, orientation packet, and automated dispensing cabinet security training

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years of hire
• Skills checklist required
• Compliance with New York State Nurse Aide Registry and Medicaid Exclusion List requirements

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Nurses are responsible for independently interpreting telemetry strips if assigned to telemetry patients.
• Certification requirements may vary depending on specific unit assignments within the ER.

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity in New York with a 13-week commitment.