Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Utica, NY

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location

Utica, NY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Mid Shift (10:30 AM – 11:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department serving newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across a 64-bed unit including acute, trauma, triage, super track, CDU, and psychiatric areas
• Manage complex patient presentations including stroke, sepsis, trauma, MI, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure
• Administer and monitor required drips and medications including pressors (Levophed, Neo, Epi, Vasopressin, Dobutamine, Dopamine), vasodilators (Cleviprex, Cardene, NTG), anti-arrhythmics (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lidocaine), sedation agents (Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl), TNK, Heparin, and Insulin
• Operate specialty equipment including Rapid Infusor and Arctic Sun
• Float to other units as required and demonstrate charge nurse capability when needed
• Document all care accurately using EPIC EMR

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of New York (verified via NURSYS)
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required
• Minimum 2+ years of Emergency Department experience, including some pediatric (PEDS) experience
• Prior travel nursing experience is required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates; candidates residing within 75 miles are also welcome to apply at a local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience or demonstrated charge capability in an emergency department setting
• Experience with high-acuity drip management including vasoactive and sedation medications
• Familiarity with specialty equipment such as Rapid Infusor and Arctic Sun

Why Join Us

• Work in a large, full-service Emergency Department with diverse patient populations and a wide range of acuity levels, offering strong clinical growth opportunities
• Join a team that values experienced travel nurses and provides a structured, supportive environment in a well-equipped facility