ER Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Job Opportunity: ER 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.
• Day shift schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM).
• 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.
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency Contact Form (prior to start).
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year residence/work/school history
  • Sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (annual)
  • Education verification
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York specific, annual).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific N95 masks required).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted; Tspot not accepted).
• Immunization or positive titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Sept 1 – Mar 31).
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination.
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Professional references:

  • 2 for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
  • 1 for per diem non-acute care roles
• Annual competency exams including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology test (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ER staff, expires every 3 years)
  • Color blindness test (one-time)
  • Skills checklist (annual)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift.
• Signed facility-specific job description and welcome packet acknowledgment.
• Photo for badge: professional headshot on plain background, no head coverings or informal poses.
• Omnicell form signed by all nursing staff.
• Pneumococcal declination form if declining vaccine.

Notes

• Locals are accepted at a local bill rate.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a modern ED environment with a supportive team, requiring strong emergency nursing skills and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health documentation standards.