Travel Registered Nurse ER Job
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department in Utica, NY. Travel assignment starts 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a night shift schedule of 2x3 Nights. Weekly pay ranges from $2,211 to $2,378 per week. Work setting is an emergency department unit within a hospital environment, with patients across the lifespan from newborns to geriatric, and a focus on high-acuity care.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,211–$2,378 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 2x3 block
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Work setting: Emergency Department unit in a hospital
- Local rate option: WILL TAKE LOCALS (less than 75 miles)
- EMR: EPIC experience required
- Block scheduling is never promised or guaranteed
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department to a mixed-age population (newborn, pediatric, adult, geriatric) with diagnoses such as stroke, sepsis, trauma, MI, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure
- Conduct rapid assessment, triage, monitoring, and ongoing reassessment of patient condition; intervene and escalate as needed
- Administer medications, manage IVs, monitor vital signs, and utilize specialty equipment (e.g., Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun) as appropriate
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, respiratory therapy, and ancillary staff; participate in patient handoffs and transfers
- Float to support other areas as needed; maintain unit-wide readiness and flow
- Document thoroughly in EPIC; ensure compliance with clinical protocols and patient safety standards
- Maintain high levels of patient and family communication; address questions and provide education as appropriate
- Charge capability is highly preferred; participate in unit operations and throughput initiatives
- Adhere to shift-specific expectations, including schedule variability and non-guaranteed block assignments
Requirements
- Active NY RN license (NURSYS verification requested; must provide active license and all RN licenses)
- Certifications: current AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC in hand
- Experience: 2+ years of Emergency Department experience with some Pediatrics experience; travel experience required
- EMR: EPIC experience required
- Education: Registered Nursing degree (RN) or equivalent license requirement
- Additional: Valid driver’s license; address matches demographics; RTO must be included at time of submission
- Practice setting: Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced ED environment with floating to cover unit needs
Benefits and Support
- Credentialing and licensing support to facilitate NY license verification and documentation
- Dedicated assignment support with ongoing compliance and scheduling coordination
- EPIC EMR familiarity and onboarding assistance
- Guaranteed hours and a clearly defined 13-week travel assignment
- Local rate consideration for qualified candidates within 75 miles
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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