Emergency Department 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.
• Evening shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (14:30 to 03:00), totaling 36 hours/week.
• 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 Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Emergency Department (ED) nursing, with ED experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• 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 history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification.
• 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 (PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted; Tspot not accepted).
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Pneumonia vaccination or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Sept 1 - Mar 31).
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start.
• Completion of facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift.
• Photo for badge: professional headshot on plain background, no head coverings or informal poses.
• Signed facility-specific job description and welcome packet acknowledgment.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam and Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ER staff, expires every 3 years).
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Two professional references within 3 years for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles.

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 challenging patient care scenarios.