ER Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room 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 near downtown with local amenities.
• 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.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience 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 history, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions (updated annually).
• Education verification and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN staff).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific N95 masks required).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (specific testing details required).
• Immunization or proof of immunity for:

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

  • 2 for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
  • 1 for per diem non-acute care roles
• Annual competencies and exams as applicable, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and certain med-surg units)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift.
• Submission of an appropriate photo for badge issuance.
• Signing of facility-specific job description, welcome packet, Omnicell form, and pneumococcal declination if applicable.

Additional Notes

• Locals may be 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 and a dynamic patient population.