Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work in a brand new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED) facility near downtown with local amenities.
• Evening shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (14:30 to 03:00), totaling 36 hours/week.
• Must be willing to float within the department as needed.
• 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.
• ED - Emergency Department (3 years of experience).
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year.
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• TNCC.
• NIHSS.
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience with Epic.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency contact form completed prior to start.
• Background checks including 7-year work/school history, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks (updated annually).
• Education verification and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN staff).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test completed within 1 year and updated annually (specific mask types required).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted; Tspot not accepted).
• Immunization or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or documented chickenpox history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September 1 - March 31).
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required.
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Completion of facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift.
• Facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgment, welcome packet review, Omnicell form, and photo for badge (headshot on plain background, no head coverings).

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ED staff; expires every 3 years).
• Color blindness test prior to start (no expiration).
• Annual skills checklist.

References

• Two professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Locals may be considered for a local contract rate.
• The facility emphasizes a high-volume, fast-paced ED environment with fluctuating patient ratios.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract position in Utica, NY.