Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Auburn, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ER Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. The role involves providing critical care in the Emergency Room with a flexible schedule and no blocked scheduling.

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Open to working up to 48 hours per week with overtime after 52 hours
• 36 guaranteed hours per week (unless signing a 48-hour contract)
• Every other weekend required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications required (issued by American Heart Association):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Ability to interpret and manage heart rhythm changes (dysrhythmias)
• Ability to care for critically ill patients with multi-organ issues
• Ability to administer blood products
• Ability to manage central lines
• Ability to start and maintain IVs, administer IV sedation and vasopressors
• Ability to care for stroke (CVA) patients
• Ability to care for ventilated patients
• Ability to manage BiPAP/CPAP
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Ability to perform triage

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Active New York state nursing license or compact license
• If no NY license, must have applied and provide application date

Additional Requirements

• No disciplinary issues on nursing license
• Interview conducted via phone or virtual
• 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

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by licensed provider
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and screenings including:

  • 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 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

Competency & Testing

• Pass a medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Pass a telemetry assessment (minimum 80%) on cardiac rhythm interpretation on first day of orientation (includes arrhythmias, heart blocks, paced rhythms)
• Remediation provided if initial assessment is not passed

Facility Specific Documents (to review and sign)

• Code of Conduct
• Patient Abuse Reporting
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Orientation Packet Acknowledgement
• Automated Dispensing Cabinet Security (for Pyxis access)
• Annual Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire

References & Documentation

• Two professional references within 3 years of hire
• Skills checklist required

State Specific Requirements

• New York State Nurse Aide Registry verification
• New York State Medicaid Exclusion List check

This position is ideal for ER nurses with strong critical care skills and certifications, ready for a travel contract in New York with a flexible schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.