Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
Registered Nurse – ICU (Travel) in Utica, NY. Travel assignment starting 08/03/2026 for 13 weeks, paid $2,212 to $2,363 per week, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), on a 3-night block rotation. This is a travel - temporary assignment in a hospital ICU setting. Local candidates may qualify for a local rate (within 75 miles).
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,212–$2,363 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m., three-night blocks; block scheduling not guaranteed
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: ICU with Neuro/Med, CTICU, and Trauma/Neuro streams; cross-unit floating
- Local rate option available for eligible local applicants
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for ICU patients, including neuro, medical, CTICU, and trauma populations
- Monitor and manage patients with complex needs, including CRRT/PRISMA, ventilator support, ventriculostomy and ICP monitoring, and targeted temperature management
- Administer medications, anticipate complications, and respond to clinical changes with escalating interventions as needed
- Perform accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC) and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in rounds and ensure seamless communication with physicians, therapists, and family when appropriate
- Cross-train and float to other ICU/Neuro/Med/Surg units as needed (excluding Behavioral and ER unless specifically held)
Requirements
- Licensure: Active New York RN license; Nursys verification of all active RN licenses
- Certifications: Current AHA ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
- Experience: 2+ years of ICU experience required; 4–5 years preferred; travel experience required (documentation to be provided)
- EMR: EPIC experience
- Eligibility: RTO must be included at time of submission
- Other: Driver’s license with address that matches demographics; up-to-date resume with 2+ years ICU experience; ability to float to designated units as needed
Benefits and Support
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Extension opportunities
- Local rate available for eligible locals (within 75 miles)
- Documentation of travel experience and required certifications included in submission
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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