Clinic

Emergency Department RN — Night Shift | New York

This 13-week contract places you in a medical emergency department that manages a broad acuity range across all age groups — from infants and pediatrics to adults and geriatrics. The unit includes an integrated Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) staffed by ED nursing, PCT staff, and a dedicated behavioral health team.

Shift & Schedule

• 4x12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Night shift staff may work up to 12-hour blocks in the CPEP space

Unit Overview

The ED sees approximately 40 visits per day and manages patients presenting with acute-on-chronic conditions including cardiac events, respiratory distress, behavioral health crises, neurological emergencies, and standard ED presentations. The CPEP is divided into an evaluation area and an extended observation space; patients are triaged and medically cleared before entering. Security is present in the ED at all times.

Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams.

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (all required at start)

Key Clinical Skills

Candidates should be proficient in , dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, central line care, procedural sedation monitoring, IV vasopressors, and management of behavioral health and suicidal patients.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of ED experience
• Active New York RN license in hand at time of submission
• Electronic health record experience required
• Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are not eligible
• Floating may be required
• First-time travelers welcome