ER Registered Nurse
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Auburn, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• No blocked scheduling

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years nursing experience
• At least 2 years recent ER experience

Clinical Skills Required

• Interpret and manage heart rhythm changes (dysrhythmias)
• Care for critically ill patients with multi-organ issues
• Administer blood products
• Manage central lines
• Start and maintain IVs
• Administer IV sedation and vasopressors
• Care for stroke (CVA) patients
• Care for ventilated patients
• Manage BiPAP/CPAP
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Follow isolation precautions
• Perform triage

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience), including within the last year
• Required certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Time-Off Policy

• All requested time off must be submitted with application
• No time off approved after offer
• Traveler must arrange coverage for any additional shifts if needed

Additional Requirements

• No disciplinary issues on nursing license
• Interview conducted via phone or virtual
• Background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by licensed provider confirming ability to perform job duties
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • Measles, mumps, rubella immunity verification
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine records or declination
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including code of conduct, patient abuse reporting, confidentiality, orientation packet, and automated dispensing cabinet security
• Required to complete stroke education (8 hours annually)
• Must pass a telemetry assessment (minimum 80%) on first day of orientation, with remediation if needed
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire
• Skills checklist required
• Compliance with New York State Nurse Aide Registry and Medicaid Exclusion List

This position requires a highly skilled ER Registered Nurse with strong critical care and cardiac monitoring abilities, ready to work a flexible travel contract with a commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.