Schedule Type: Deferred Schedule
Department: Emergency Services
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: December 1, 2025
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced emergency department, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. Strong critical-thinking skills, rapid assessment abilities, and effective teamwork are essential for this role.
Provide emergency nursing care to patients of varying acuity levels
Perform rapid assessments, triage, and prioritize patient care based on severity
Initiate and manage IV therapy, medications, and emergency interventions
Administer medications and manage drips, including heparin, magnesium, and potassium riders
Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to emergent changes in patient condition
Assist with trauma resuscitations, codes, and emergency procedures
Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Meditech
Adhere to all hospital policies, emergency protocols, and patient safety standards
Adult and geriatric emergency patients
Common presentations include chest pain, respiratory distress, sepsis, stroke, trauma, abdominal pain, and behavioral health emergencies
Patient assignments based on acuity and departmental needs
Active New York State RN license
Minimum one successful travel assignment completed (first-time travelers not considered)
BLS and ACLS certifications required
PALS preferred (or required, if applicable)
Meditech experience required
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Strong critical-thinking, communication, and multitasking skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure, rapidly changing situations