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.
• Evening shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (14:30 to 03:00), totaling 36 hours/week.
• Must be willing to float as needed.
• Patient ratios may vary, often stretching to 1:5 or higher during surge periods.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Completion of Harassment Prevention Training.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency contact information form prior to start.
• Background checks including 7-year work/school history, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions (updated annually).
• Education verification and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN staff).
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York state requirement, annual).
• 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 date.
• Immunization or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination.
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Two professional references from travel, allied, or per diem acute care within 3 years.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift.
• Submission of appropriate photo for badge (headshot, plain background, no head coverings).
• Signing of facility-specific job description, welcome packet, Omnicell form, and pneumococcal declination if applicable.
• Completion of medication and EKG competency exams as required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Patient care ratios may be higher than usual during peak times; flexibility and adaptability are important.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a modern ED environment with a supportive team, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications specific to emergency nursing.