Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Potsdam, New York.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/10/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center in New York, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and night shift availability.

Details\n

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• Works in a combined Adult/Pediatric Emergency Department within a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center
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• Patient population includes a wide range of emergency presentations including trauma, neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, behavioral health, burns, and critical care cases
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• Handles advanced clinical procedures including blood product administration, central line care, phlebotomy, IV placement, continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and ventilated patient management
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• Patient ratio is 1:5
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• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per 4-week schedule)
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• Uses Epic for documentation, Pyxis for medication management, and SBAR for communication
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Requirements\n

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• Active NY RN license required
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• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS
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• Preferred certifications: CPI and TCAR
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• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
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• Experience in a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center required
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• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
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• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
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• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Orientation is 24 hours, conducted on night shift
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• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial application
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
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American Traveler Job ID #P-729304. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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