Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency / Urgent Care - 26-00545


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Cicero, De Witt, Utica
Posted On: January 16, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 30, 2026
Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency / Urgent Care

Profession

Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty

Emergency Room (ER) / Urgent Care

Unit

Urgent Care


Shift & Schedule

  • Shift Type: Day Shift

  • Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts

  • Typical Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

  • Variable Start Times: 7:00 AM or 9:30 AM

  • Weekly Hours Pattern:

    • Alternating weeks of approximately 32 hours and 36 hours

    • 32 hours guaranteed per week


Contract Details

  • Assignment Type: Contract

  • Contract Length: 13 weeks


Location: Saratoga Springs, NY


Position Summary

The Emergency / Urgent Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, rapid-response nursing care to patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical needs. This role requires strong emergency nursing experience, the ability to manage a fast-paced clinical environment, and flexibility in scheduling. The RN will deliver patient-centered care while collaborating closely with providers and interdisciplinary teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform rapid patient triage and comprehensive nursing assessments

  • Provide direct nursing care for a wide range of urgent and emergency conditions

  • Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders

  • Assist with emergency procedures and patient stabilization

  • Monitor patient condition and respond promptly to changes

  • Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record

  • Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff

  • Maintain compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards

  • Deliver patient education and discharge instructions as appropriate


Required Qualifications

  • Active New York State RN license (must be in hand)

  • Minimum of 3+ years of recent emergency or urgent care nursing experience

    • Emergency Department experience preferred

  • Current certifications required:

    • BLS

    • ACLS

  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

  • Strong critical thinking, multitasking, and communication skills


Traveler Eligibility & Local Policy

  • Local candidates are not accepted

  • Candidates must reside outside a defined local radius

  • Applicants whose primary residence falls within restricted local regions are not eligible for new contracts

  • Eligibility for contract extensions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior urgent care or emergency department travel experience

  • Experience in high-volume or fast-paced clinical environments


Professional Competencies

  • Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations

  • Strong assessment, prioritization, and decision-making skills

  • Collaborative approach with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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