Overview Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER) travel assignment Location
- Potsdam,
- NY,
- United
- States
- Specialty:
- ER
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (1900–0700)
- Start date: 08/17/2026 (start date subject to confirmation with the hiring manager)
- Duration:
- Weeks
- Weekly pay: $1,950–$2,049 per week
- Guaranteed hours:
- None
- Setting: Hospital-level emergency department with combined adult and pediatric care, including trauma and stroke services; orientation provided
Key Highlights • Weekly pay
- $1,950–$2,049 per week
- Shift: Nights (1900–0700)
- Contract duration: Weeks (travel assignment)
- Start date: 08/17/2026 (subject to confirmation)
- Facility type/work setting: Emergency Department with combined adult/pediatric care, Level III Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center
- Orientation: 24 hours
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in the ED for adult and pediatric patients, including trauma, neurological emergencies, stroke protocols, and acute medical/surgical conditions
- Perform rapid assessments, triage, continuous monitoring, and interventions per ED protocols; interpret dysrhythmias and manage IV access, medications, blood products, and ventilated patients
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, unit secretary, and interpretation services to coordinate timely care
- Document care in the EMR (EPIC) and follow SBAR communication for handoffs; maintain patient safety and infection control standards
- Support trauma and neuro teams for complex cases; monitor for multi-system concerns and execute procedural or sedation needs as indicated
- Maintain appropriate patient ratios (approximately 1:5) and participate in floating to support department needs
Requirements
- Active New York RN license in hand (required to submit)
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (required)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of ER/trauma or critical care experience
- EPIC experience is required
- Ability to work nights and float to other ED units as needed; comfortable caring for neonates through geriatrics in a combined adult/pediatric ED
- Education: RN degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Distance/eligibility: Travel assignment with location-specific eligibility requirements; please verify distance policy with the recruiter before submittal
Benefits
- and Support - 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support through the duration of the assignment - 24-hour orientation (as noted)
- Opportunities for extension based on performance and department needs
- Supportive interdisciplinary resources to assist patient care delivery
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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
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