Emergency Department Registered Nurse
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 68-bed Emergency Department including super track, psych, trauma, and pediatrics.
• Facility is a Level 3 trauma center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Regional Cardiac Center (Cath, EP, IR).
• Unit is high acuity with patient ratios striving for 1:4 or 1:5, but may vary based on staffing, census, and acuity.
• All private rooms; occasional hallway beds and results pending areas.
• Support staff includes Patient Care Technicians (1 per pod), First-look RN, Triage RN, Charge RN, Secretary, Respiratory Therapist, Lab, and Critical Response RN.
• Medication drips used include TNK, Cleviprex, and Level 1 infusion for Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP).
• Orientation consists of half-day clinical orientation and half-day shadowing on unit with a nurse.
• Parking is available at no charge.
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 to 7:00).

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:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Proficiency 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 Form prior to start.
• Background checks including 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Education Verification, and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN/LPN).
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York state requirement).
• Competency exams as applicable, including Medication Test/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG (for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor M/S Unit), and Color Blind Testing.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific mask types required).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September 1 - March 31).
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required.
• Completion of facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift.
• Signed facility-specific job description and welcome packet acknowledgment.
• Photo for badge (headshot on plain background, no head coverings or informal poses).
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles within 3 years.
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care roles.

Additional Notes

• The Emergency Department is a high-volume, high-acuity environment with a diverse patient population including trauma and pediatric cases.
• Staffing ratios and patient census may fluctuate, requiring flexibility.
• Locals are accepted at a local bill rate (not disclosed here).
• The role requires strong clinical skills, ability to work independently, and adaptability to a fast-paced setting.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with travel experience seeking a challenging and rewarding contract in a modern facility.