Travel

ER

Watertown, NY

Emergency Department RN — Travel Contract | Watertown, NY

This 13-week travel contract places an experienced Emergency Department RN on a night shift rotation in Watertown, NY. The ED manages a broad range of acuity levels, requiring clinicians who can rapidly identify and intervene in life-threatening situations while delivering compassionate, comprehensive patient care.

Shift & Schedule

  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3×12-hour shifts
  • 36-hour weekly guarantee
  • Charge nurse duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Current New York State RN license
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Must reside outside the 100-mile radius of the facility

Preferred Experience

  • Critical care and charge nurse background

Clinical Expectations

  • Rapid assessment and intervention in emergent and life-threatening presentations
  • IV access, medication administration, and phlebotomy (certification completed during orientation)
  • Safe patient handling and mobility
  • Lethal dysrhythmia exam completion during probationary period; defibrillation certification within six months

Key Competencies

  • Strong clinical judgment and creative problem-solving under pressure
  • Leadership, prioritization, and delegation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities — written and verbal

Contract Details

  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Anticipated start: November 9, 2026
  • Guaranteed hours: 36/week