Emergency Department RN
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED)

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 facility.
• High patient volume; patient ratios may stretch to 1:5 or more during surge periods (no guaranteed 1:4 ratio).

Requirements

• License: Valid New York RN license.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in Emergency Department nursing.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • TNCC or ATCN (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - must be current and in hand
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Epic electronic health record experience required
• Additional Training:

  • Harassment Prevention Training (New York specific)
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor M/S Unit; expires every 3 years)
  • Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
  • Other competency exams as applicable

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (specific documentation required).
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September 1 - March 31).
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required.

Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN/LPN).
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge, job description acknowledgment, welcome packet review and signature, Omnicell form, and pneumococcal declination if applicable.
• Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift.
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles.
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care roles.

Notes

• Locals are accepted for this position.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Patient ratios may increase during high volume periods; flexibility is important.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses looking for a travel contract in a modern facility with a supportive environment and comprehensive credentialing requirements.