Emergency Room 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 (ER RN)
• Requires 2+ years of recent ER nursing experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New York
• Current 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
• Background checks including SSN trace, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG prior to start
• Physical exam completed within 12 months prior to start, signed by a licensed provider
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • 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 vaccine or declination (during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine records or declination
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Nursys license verification prior to start
• Pass/fail telemetry assessment on first day of orientation (80% minimum score) for cardiac rhythm interpretation proficiency
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific documents including code of conduct, patient abuse reporting, confidentiality agreement, orientation packet, and automated dispensing cabinet security training

Additional Requirements

• Background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, updated annually
• Stroke education: 2 hours annually (NIH Stroke Scale training may count)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required and must be updated annually
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition skills required for patient care in ER
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies and agreements

Experience & Travel Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent ER nursing experience required
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract position

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