RN-ER in Rochester,, New York at HP2

Position Overview

Healthcare Professional Placements (HP2) is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and adaptable Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) for an opportunity within a high-volume, Level I trauma center in New York.

This state-of-the-art Adult Emergency Department manages more than 100,000 patient visits annually and operates within one of the country's busiest trauma care environments. The department provides advanced emergency services to a diverse patient population, ranging from routine medical emergencies to complex, life-threatening injuries and critical conditions.

The ideal candidate is a confident emergency nurse with strong clinical judgment, proven telemetry skills, and previous travel nursing experience. This position requires the ability to adapt quickly to an established clinical environment while maintaining exceptional standards of patient safety and care.

Important: This assignment is not accepting first-time travel nurses. Previous Emergency Department travel nursing experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency & Trauma Nursing

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to adult patients presenting with urgent, emergent, traumatic, and life-threatening conditions.
• Perform rapid and ongoing patient assessments, prioritize interventions, and respond appropriately to changes in patient acuity.
• Participate in emergency stabilization, trauma response, resuscitation, and critical care interventions.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and prescribed treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitor and manage patients with complex medical, surgical, cardiovascular, neurological, and trauma-related conditions.
• Demonstrate strong competency in cardiac telemetry monitoring and recognition of abnormal cardiac rhythms.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams during emergency procedures and critical situations.

Patient Monitoring & Boarding Care

• Provide ongoing assessment, monitoring, and nursing care for patients awaiting inpatient bed placement.
• Manage the clinical needs of admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department.
• Monitor vital signs, telemetry, laboratory results, medication responses, and changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate patient transfers, admissions, and handoffs to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain patient safety and appropriate clinical documentation throughout the boarding process.

Clinical Collaboration & Documentation

• Communicate effectively with emergency physicians, trauma teams, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Provide clear and thorough handoff reports during shift changes and patient transfers.
• Follow established infection prevention, medication administration, patient safety, and emergency response protocols.
• Deliver compassionate, culturally responsive care to patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Adapt quickly to department workflows, policies, and high patient volumes.

Why Join HP2?

At Healthcare Professional Placements (HP2), we connect experienced healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities where their expertise can make a meaningful impact.

Through HP2, qualified candidates gain access to:

• Specialized emergency and trauma nursing assignments
• Travel and contract nursing opportunities
• Professional recruiting and placement support
• Opportunities to expand clinical experience in high-acuity healthcare environments
• A recruiting partner committed to professionalism, communication, and career success

Make Your Experience Count

Working in a Level I trauma environment requires exceptional nursing skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to perform under pressure.

If you are an experienced Travel Emergency Department RN with strong telemetry skills and a passion for emergency and trauma care, we want to hear from you.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must meet ALL of the following requirements:
• Active, unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license — REQUIRED
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience — REQUIRED
• Previous Emergency Department travel nursing experience — REQUIRED
• Telemetry experience — REQUIRED
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-acuity emergency and trauma patients
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced emergency environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical documentation skills

Please note: BLS and ACLS certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Level I trauma center
• Experience in high-volume emergency departments
• Experience managing emergency department boarding patients
• Strong cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition skills
• Experience caring for critically ill or medically complex adult patients
• Experience adapting to new hospital environments and clinical workflows
• Experience with electronic medical records and multidisciplinary emergency care coordination

Ideal Candidate Profile

• We are looking for an experienced Emergency Department RN who thrives in demanding clinical environments and brings confidence, adaptability, and professionalism to every shift.
• Successful candidates demonstrate:
• Emergency Readiness: Ability to respond quickly and effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Clinical Confidence: Strong assessment skills and sound decision-making in high-pressure situations.
• Telemetry Competency: Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and identifying clinically significant rhythm changes.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to transition successfully into new healthcare environments as an experienced travel nurse.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize competing patient-care needs in a high-volume department.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork and communication across emergency and trauma care teams.
• Patient-Centered Care: Commitment to compassionate, safe, and high-quality nursing care.