Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,386 per week in Cheektowaga, NY

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Job Summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Cheektowaga, New York. This role is situated in a fast-paced environment, providing critical care to a diverse patient population presenting with urgent and emergent medical and traumatic conditions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, intervention, and stabilization, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints, to identify immediate and ongoing care needs.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely as prescribed by physicians, adhering to all protocols and standards.
• Monitor patient conditions closely, interpret diagnostic tests, and document all care provided in a timely and precise manner.
• Initiate and manage emergency interventions, including resuscitation efforts and stabilization procedures, in critical situations.
• Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, ensuring adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in an Emergency Department setting: Not specified.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Competency in Epic electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced emergency environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in emergency procedures and operation of relevant medical equipment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient assignments efficiently.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: PM (Nights)
• Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Days per week: 3 days per week
• Start Time: 7:00 PM
• End Time: 7:00 AM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• End Date: December 13, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.