TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Utica, New York, 13502!
Job Title
Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Summary
Join our dynamic Emergency Department team as a Travel Registered Nurse at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York. This high-acuity unit features 64 beds, including dedicated areas for Triage, Acute Care, Super Track, Trauma, Clinical Decision Unit (CDU), and Psychiatric patients. We provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
As an integral member of our team, you will manage a wide array of critical conditions, including Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure. This role requires adaptability and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment, with the potential for floating to other units as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population across all age groups (newborn to geriatric) in an Emergency Department setting.
- Manage patients with critical conditions such as Stroke, Sepsis, Trauma, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Cardiac Arrest, and Respiratory Failure.
- Administer care to all assigned patients, including those requiring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services.
- Float to other units as required by facility needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department.
- Demonstrated pediatric emergency experience.
- Prior travel nursing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Triage, Trauma care, Cardiac care, Respiratory management, Sepsis management, Stroke protocols.
- Equipment: Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun.
- EMR: EPIC.
- Soft Skills: Adaptability, Critical thinking, Strong communication, Team collaboration.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day shift (AM)
- Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Days per week: 3 days per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 23, 2026
- End Date: February 20, 2027
- Block Scheduling: Not promised or guaranteed.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification (required to be in hand).