Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)

Location: Utica, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30–7:00)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in a brand new, state-of-the-art 68-bed Emergency Department including super track, psych, trauma, pediatrics, and occasional hallway beds.
• Facility is a Level 3 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Regional Cardiac Center (Cath, EP, IR).
• Patient ratios strive for 1:4 or 1:5 but may vary based on staffing, census, and acuity.
• All private rooms.
• Support staff includes Patient Care Technicians (1 per pod), First-look RN, Triage RN, Charge RN, Secretary, Respiratory Therapist, Lab (occasionally), and Critical Response RN.
• Experience with drips such as TNK, Cleviprex, and Level 1 infusion for Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP).
• Orientation includes half-day clinical orientation and half-day shadowing on unit with a nurse.
• Parking available at no charge.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Travel nursing experience.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
  • Harassment Prevention Training.
• Experience 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 work/school history, SS trace, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification.
• Annual harassment prevention training certificate (New York specific).
• Facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgment, welcome packet, Omnicell form, and pneumococcal declination if applicable.
• 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; includes PPD or Quantiferon Gold (Tspot not accepted).
• Immunization or positive titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (or documented history of chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September 1 – March 31).
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required.
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Competency exams as applicable including medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG (required for ER), and color blindness testing.
• Two professional references within 3 years for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles.

Additional Notes

• High acuity unit with updated patient ratios due to high patient volume.
• No block scheduling; weekend work every other weekend required.
• Locals may be accepted at a local bill rate (not included here).

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with travel experience seeking a challenging role in a high-acuity, technologically advanced facility.