Job Title
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Job Summary
Join the dynamic Emergency Department team at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York. This 64-bed unit, comprising 2 Triage, 40 acute, 6 super track, 2 Trauma, 10 CDU, and 6 psychiatric beds, provides comprehensive care to a diverse patient population ranging from newborns to geriatrics. The unit manages a wide array of critical conditions including stroke, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure.
This role demands a highly skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical judgment, proficiency in managing complex medical emergencies, and the ability to provide compassionate care across all age groups.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct patient care, assessment, and intervention for emergent and critical conditions in the Emergency Department.
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Manage a diverse patient population, including newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
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Respond to and manage high-acuity cases such as stroke, sepsis, trauma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure.
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Administer a wide range of critical medications and titratable drips, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
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Operate and monitor specialized emergency equipment.
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Float to other units as required by departmental needs.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of 2 years of recent, acute care experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department setting.
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Demonstrated experience providing care to pediatric patients.
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Prior travel nursing experience is required.
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Proficiency with Epic EMR system.
Preferred Qualifications
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Charge Nurse capability.
Skills & Competencies
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**Clinical Expertise:** Advanced assessment, critical thinking, and intervention skills for emergent conditions including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and traumatic emergencies.
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**Patient Care:** Ability to provide comprehensive care for newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
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**Equipment Proficiency:** Experience with Rapid Infusor and Arctic Sun.
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**Medication Management:** Expertise in administering and titrating critical medications including Pressors (Levophed, Neo, Epi, Vasopressin, Dobutamine, Dopamine), Vasodilators (Cleviprex, Cardene, NTG), Anti-arrhythmics (Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lido), Sedation (Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl), TNK, Heparin, and Insulin.
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**Soft Skills:** Exceptional communication, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to maintain composure and effectiveness in high-stress, rapidly changing environments.
Shift Details
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Hours: 14:30 - 03:00 (12-hour shifts)
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Contract Length: 16 weeks
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Start Date: October 5, 2026
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End Date: January 23, 2027
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Call Requirements: Not specified.
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Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
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Note: Block scheduling is not promised or guaranteed.
Licensing Requirements
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Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
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Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
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Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
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Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
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Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
