Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department travel assignment in Utica, New York. Start date: 09/14/2026. Approximately 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,213-$2,290 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 2x3 Days. Setting: hospital ED. This role provides care for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a 64-bed Emergency Department with triage, rapid assessment, and stabilization.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,213-$2,290 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift pattern: 2x3 Days
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Emergency Department in a hospital

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in the Emergency Department for newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, including triage, assessment, stabilization, and disposition.
- Administer medications, monitor responses, manage acuity, and support pain control and symptom management; operate department equipment as indicated (e.g., Rapid Infusor, Arctic Sun when applicable).
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members; participate in resuscitation and code events; contribute to discharge planning and patient-family education.
- Document all care in the EMR (EPIC) with accurate, timely charting; ensure regulatory and infection-control practices are followed.
- Provide turnover and handoffs to oncoming staff; float to approved ED areas as needed; support charge capability when available.

Requirements
- Active NY RN license
- Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC; TNCC must be in hand
- ED experience: 2+ years with pediatric exposure; travel experience required
- EMR: EPIC experience
- Licensure verification: NURSYS verification of active NY license and all RN licenses; RTO must be included at submission; driver’s license with address matching demographics
- Ability to work in a high-volume ED; float as needed; charge capability preferred

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance; fast credentialing options
- Guaranteed weekly pay
- Orientation resources and ED-specific training as needed
- Potential extension opportunities

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

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
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• 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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Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

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