Overview
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER) travel position in a hospital setting located in Utica, New York. Start date: October 5, 2026. Duration: 16 contract weeks. Weekly pay: $2,471–$2,547 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour evening shift (14:30–03:00). This role requires travel and involves float coverage as needed within the ED. RTO must be included at submission.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,471–$2,547 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour evening shift (14:30–03:00)
- Start date: October 5, 2026
- Work setting: Emergency Department in a hospital-based environment
- Travel requirement with local rate option (within 75 miles)

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to ED patients across all ages, with exposure to common ED presentations such as stroke, sepsis, trauma, MI, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure
- Perform rapid assessment, triage, monitoring, documentation, and timely escalation of patient care as needed
- Administer medications and infusions per protocol, including pressors and other high-acuity therapies, and monitor patient response
- Collaborate with physicians, techs, and ancillary staff; assist with patient transfers and disposition planning
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC) and adhere to unit policies and safety protocols
- Float to cover other ED areas as required; uphold infection control standards and patient safety best practices

Requirements
- Active New York RN license; Nursys verification required; ability to provide active NY license verification
- Education: RN preparation required (per state licensure guidelines)
- Certifications: Current AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, TNCC required
- Experience: 2+ years of ED experience; pediatric exposure preferred; travel experience required
- EMR: EPIC experience required
- Additional prerequisites: Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics; ability to meet RTO requirements at submission
- Location and travel: Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel; locals accepted at local rate if within 75 miles

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing coordination to assist with required documentation
- Access to ongoing assignment opportunities through the hiring organization

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

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
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.