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Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

HealthForce Healthcare, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States


Overview
Emergency Department (ED) RN — combined adult and pediatric ED, travel assignment in Saratoga Springs, NY. Start date: 05/18/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $2,104-$2,265 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: Hospital travel assignment.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $2,104 - $2,265 per week

Guaranteed hours: 0.0

Contract duration: Weeks

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Start date: 05/18/2026

Orientation and pre-start credentialing: 24 hours orientation; Healthstream modules required prior to start; Relias EKG exam within 72 hours; onsite rhythm testing

Responsibilities

Provide acute nursing care to ED patients across adult and pediatric populations, including triage, monitoring, and treatment for a broad range of emergencies; interpret telemetry and perform 12-lead EKGs as needed

Administer medications and interventions using the Omnicell medication system; document care in the EPIC electronic charting system; collaborate with Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Work, Phlebotomy, Transport, Interpretation services, and Unit Secretary to coordinate care

Maintain patient safety and comfort, perform rapid assessment and stabilization, and respond to escalating clinical changes per ED protocols; manage typical ED census of 4–6 patients per shift

Float within hospital as needed based on skillset and unit needs; participate in multidisciplinary rounds and communicate clearly with the care team

Adhere to unit and hospital policies, including accuracy in rhythm interpretation and timely completion of required credentialing and training

Requirements

Licenses: New York Registered Nurse license (active) required at submission; NY license in hand; Nursys verification requested

Certifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS required at submission; EPIC charting experience; Omnicell medication system; Telemetry experience; ability to obtain/interpret 12-lead EKG/ECG

Experience: Preferred 5 years current ED experience; Travel/compliance: 2 years in the specialty referenced in travel; References required

Pre-employment and exam requirements: Healthstream RN modules to be completed prior to start; Relias EKG exam within 72 hours of signing; onsite rhythm testing with facility thresholds for accuracy

Key clinical competencies: Rhythm competency requiring the ability to read/interpret rhythms and pass a hospital proctored rhythm test; fluency with ED protocols and pediatric/adult care

Vaccinations and compliance: Flu vaccine required by 11/1; COVID-19 vaccination not required; vaccinations exemptions to be submitted for approval if applicable

Local radius restriction: Primary residence outside a 50-mile radius of the assignment location; counties within 50 miles include Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster

Other: References required; pre-approved time off limited to one shift/period per contract

Benefits and Support

Orientation and onboarding support: 24 hours of orientation with pre-start training requirements

Credentialing support: Healthstream modules, Relias EKG exam, and onsite rhythm testing to prepare for start

Assignment support: Dedicated recruiter and travel support available to assist throughout the assignment

Training alignment: EPIC charting and Omnicell workflow training as part of role readiness

Compliance assistance: Guidance on licensure verification, certifications, and documentation submission

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