Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Syracuse, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks - Contract [NO BENEFITS] 
Schedule: 36 or 48 hours per week
Shift: Day and Night Shifts Available

Compensation

Travel Gross Weekly Pay: $1300 - $1,352.88 for 36 hours per week, based on experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care in an Emergency Room (ER) setting. The ideal candidate will assist nursing staff with essential patient care activities while promoting patient comfort, safety, dignity, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Measure and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
• Observe patients for changes in their condition and promptly report concerns to the registered nurse.
• Assist with patient transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and transportation.
• Support nurses and physicians during emergency procedures as directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
• Follow infection control protocols and established patient safety procedures.
• Assist with specimen collection and other clinical tasks within the scope of practice.
• Accurately document patient care activities and vital signs.
• Provide emotional support while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Prepare examination areas and assist with stocking medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure timely and effective patient care.

Required Certifications and Licensure

• Valid New York State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).