Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU (Travel - Temporary Assignment) in Utica, New York. This travel assignment with Healthforce Healthcare LLC starts on 09/21/2026 for approximately 16 contract weeks in a hospital ICU setting. Shifts are nights (12-hour blocks) on a 2x3 schedule with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $2,326 to $2,452. The role requires active New York RN licensure with Nursys verification, travel experience, and ICU expertise. EMR familiarity (EPIC) is expected, and a commitment to high-acuity care in a Neuro/Med and CV surgery-focused ICU is essential.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,326–$2,452 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: approximately 16 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour blocks (2x3 schedule)
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Work setting: ICU unit in a hospital; travel assignment
- RTO: Requests must be included at submission
- Floating: Yes to all units except Behavioral and ER (unless holding)

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU, including neuro, medical, trauma, and post-op cardiovascular patients.
- Monitor and interpret ICU telemetry, ventilator status, hemodynamics, and invasive lines; manage CRRT and Prismaflex as required.
- Administer medications, evaluate responses, adjust plans per physician orders, and implement protocols for sepsis, stroke, respiratory failure, and post-surgical care.
- Collaborate with physicians, bedside nurses, and allied health professionals; participate in rounds and care coordination; ensure accurate handoffs using EPIC.
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, including neuro checks, pain and sedation management, infection control, and rapid response to emergent events.
- Float to other ICU units as needed (to all units except Behavioral and ER unless holding); adapt to unit-specific protocols and equipment.
- Provide education and support to patients and families, document thoroughly, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements
- Active New York State Registered Nurse license with Nursys verification; all active RN licenses must be in good standing.
- Minimum 2 years ICU experience; 4–5 years ICU experience preferred.
- Travel experience required.
- Current AHA ACLS and BLS; NIHSS certification.
- EMR experience required, specifically EPIC.
- Driver’s license with a current address that matches demographics.
- Ability to work in a high-acuity ICU environment; willingness to float as needed; RTO requests must be included at submission.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Guaranteed hours and consistent schedule
- Fast credentialing process and ongoing credential support
- Housing assistance and nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities for eligible stays
- Referral bonus up to $1,000

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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