Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Utica, NY
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse, ER - travel assignment in Utica, New York. Start date: 10/05/2026. Duration: 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,311–$2,494 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift pattern: 12-hour day shifts on a 12x3 schedule. Assignment setting: emergency department work in a unit that handles a broad age range, with rapid response and high-acuity cases. This travel role requires flexibility to float within the ED as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,311–$2,494 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 12x3 schedule (6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. as noted in the assignment details)
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Unit: Emergency Department with high patient acuity and flow
- Floating required: Yes
- Local rate consideration: local candidates may be considered per assignment notes

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for newborns, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in the ED, including triage, assessment, and ongoing monitoring.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions for common ED presentations such as stroke, sepsis, trauma, MI, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure; administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Utilize EPIC for documentation, orders, and communication; coordinate with physicians, case management, social work, and ancillary services to ensure efficient patient flow and disposition.
- Assist with procedures, rapid assessment units, and utilization of ED equipment such as rapid infusers and temperature management devices as appropriate.
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and accurate vital signs monitoring; respond to code events and participate in alarm management, patient transport, and handoffs at shift change.
- Adapt to floating within ED areas as needed to support staffing and patient care delivery; communicate changes in patient status to the care team.

Requirements
- Active New York RN license (NURSYS verification required) and all RN licenses current
- Minimum 2+ years of ED experience; some pediatric exposure preferred
- Travel experience required; documentation of prior assignments preferred
- Certifications: AHA ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC (TNCC must be in hand)
- EMR experience: EPIC
- Current driver’s license with address matching demographics; ability to meet RTO requests included at submission
- Ability to work in a fast-paced ED environment across age groups (neonatal to geriatric) and to float to cover unit needs

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours during the assignment
- Competitive weekly pay
- Assignment length with potential extension opportunities
- Dedicated travel staffing support and resources throughout the assignment

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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.

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
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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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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
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  • 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.

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

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