Location: Syracuse, NY

Start Date: 01-25-2026

End Date: 04-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, every other week/holiday (EOW & EOH); 36 hours per week; no call required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care for patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced ED environment
• Perform rapid assessment, triage, and prioritized interventions for critically ill and injured patients
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced cardiac life support interventions as indicated
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, techs, and support staff to coordinate efficient patient flow
• Document patient care and clinical findings accurately in Epic EHR
• Lead and participate in trauma and resuscitation events, maintaining composure under pressure
• Educate patients and families about care plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (license verification required)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (all required and must be current)
• Experience working in Emergency Department settings and familiarity with trauma protocols
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record
• Ability to complete Trinity specialty competency testing and skills checklist
• Pass required health screenings (2-step PPD or IGRA, 10-panel drug screen, immunizations, fit test, COVID-19 and influenza vaccine)
• Must be located 75+ miles from facility (NO LOCAL contracts)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong triage and rapid assessment skills for emergency presentations
• Trauma care and resuscitation experience
• Excellent acute care nursing judgment and prioritization
• Proficient documentation and order entry in Epic
• Effective communication and teamwork in high-acuity settings
• IV/medication administration, airway management basics, and cardiac monitoring

Benefits

• Housing support and travel reimbursement to make your assignment smooth and stress-free
• Medical, dental, and vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and credentialed
• Continuing education and specialty training opportunities to grow your emergency skills
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• A supportive team culture that values your expertise and well-being
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard
• Credentialing and onboarding support — we handle the paperwork so you can focus on patients

Travel Perks: Explore Syracuse, NY

Syracuse blends city amenities with outdoor escapes. Explore Destiny USA for shopping and dining, stroll or bike along Onondaga Lake Park, visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo or the Everson Museum for a cultural afternoon, and enjoy nearby Green Lakes State Park for stunning glacial lakes and trails. The Finger Lakes wine region and scenic waterfalls are a drive away for great weekend adventures.

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