Job Description

Job Title:

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER)

Location:

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital - University of Vermont Health Network

Address:

75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Contract Length:

4 Weeks (Must Start Within 2 Weeks)

Start Date:

November 24, 2025

Shift:

3:00 PM - 3:30 AM (12-Hour Evenings)

Hours per Week:

36

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is seeking an experienced

Emergency Room RN

for a 4-week rapid-response contract on the Evening shift (3p-3a). CVPH is a high-volume community hospital with a Level III Trauma Center and a busy 29-bed emergency department.

This role requires strong clinical skills, the ability to manage higher patient ratios, and EPIC experience within the past 2 years.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan (neonate to geriatric). Work in a high-acuity, fast-paced community ED with fluctuating census. Manage patient assignments up to

1:5

, sometimes higher based on volume. Care for psych patients, boarded patients (M/S, LTC, psych, COVID), and general ED population. Perform IV starts, EKGs, respiratory treatments, and administer drips. Collaborate with crisis clinicians (day/evening), PCTs, and advanced practice providers. Follow zero-tolerance policy for cell phones or earbuds during work. Work required

weekends and holidays

(must work 2 of the 3: Thanksgiving, Christmas/Eve, New Year's/Eve).

RequirementsExperience

Minimum

1 year of recent Emergency Room experience

Prior travel experience preferred but not required Charge experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Active RN license (NYS license

must be on file at submission

)

AHA BLS

AHA ACLS

AHA PALS

NIHSS

(must be complete prior to start)

TNCC

(active or proof of class must be included at submission)

Epic Requirement

EPIC experience within the last 2 years is required and non-negotiable

Additional Requirements

Must start

within 2 weeks

No block scheduling allowed Work history must include bed counts, EMR, and facility type All employment gaps >90 days must be explained Reliable transportation required (no public transit in area) Winter/snow tires strongly recommended November-April

Facility & Unit Information

Facility Beds:

341

Emergency Department:

29-bed ED

4-bed Behavioral Health (BDU)

7-bed Fast Track

, can swing to ER Trauma Level:

III

Orientation:

20-24 hours

depending on contract length Ancillary Support: CNAs/PCTs: multiple shifts Unit Secretary: 1 Crisis Clinician: days/evenings Advanced Practice Providers: typically 3, staggered 8a-11p Special Equipment: Alaris IV pumps Phillips MP40 monitors Respiratory & anesthesia available 24/7 Medication System:

Pyxis

Dress Code

Scrubs:

Navy Blue or White

Shoes: Closed-toe Grooming: Clean-shaven; no artificial nails Jewelry: Minimal

To Apply

Submit your updated resume, license status, and availability.
Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately for rapid onboarding.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $2,800.00 - $3,300.00 per week

Work Location: In person