Step into the pivotal role of an ICU Registered Nurse in Utica, New York, where every shift is an opportunity to impact lives at their most vulnerable moments. In this ICU setting, your clinical expertise and compassionate presence will guide critically ill patients and their families through high-stakes decisions with calm authority and precise care. This assignment begins on 04/13/2026 and spans weeks, offering guaranteed 36 hours per week and a competitive weekly pay range of $2,276 to $2,469. You’ll join a high-functioning team that values accuracy, collaboration, and patient-centered outcomes, with clear opportunities for extension based on unit needs and your demonstrated performance.

Utica places you in the heart of New York’s Mohawk Valley, a locale renowned for its storied history, vibrant community life, and access to natural beauty. The city blends affordable living with a thriving arts scene, delicious local dining, and parks that invite you to unwind after demanding shifts. Within a short drive, the Adirondack foothills, the Mohawk River, and the scenic corridors of the Finger Lakes offer weekend escapes that recharge your energy for patient care. The surrounding region boasts cultural festivals, museums, and diverse culinary traditions that reflect the warmth of the New York state community. For clinicians seeking broader horizons, there is also the potential to take assignments at partner facilities across the United States, enabling you to broaden clinical exposure, strengthen cross-site collaboration, and build a robust national network of professional relationships.

Role specifics and benefits: As an ICU RN, you’ll manage the care of critically ill adults with complex pathophysiology, including patients requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, invasive monitoring, and multi-organ support. Your responsibilities encompass rapid assessment, interpretation of hemodynamic data, titration of therapies, sedation and analgesia management, prevention of delirium, timely documentation, and coordination with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and allied staff. You’ll lead patient and family communications, provide clear care plans, and ensure safety protocols are followed to minimize infection risks and complications. The position supports substantial professional growth: ongoing access to specialty certifications, evidence-based practice updates, simulation-based training, and a structured mentorship program designed to accelerate your mastery of critical care skills. You’ll have the opportunity for contract extensions to deepen your ICU experience and potentially transition into leadership, education, or advanced practice pathways. In addition to the competitive weekly pay, this role includes a sign-on bonus and comprehensive housing assistance to ease relocation, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week that help you plan your personal life with reliability. The organization also offers a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement options, along with travel-related allowances as part of the package. Importantly, you will have 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you always have clinical guidance, credentialing help, and logistical assistance at your fingertips—so you can focus on delivering extraordinary patient care. This environment emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and a culture of looking out for one another, with modern ICU technology, interdisciplinary rounds, and a commitment to best-practice standards that keep you at the forefront of critical care.

Company values: Our partner organization is dedicated to empowering its nursing staff to advance their careers within a supportive, collaborative framework. You’ll find a culture that values professional development, recognizes your contributions, and provides structured opportunities to grow into higher-impact roles, educator positions, or specialty leadership within critical care. The environment is built on respect, open communication, and a shared mission to improve patient outcomes while supporting staff well-being and work-life balance. With the combination of 24/7 company support, mentorship, and access to the latest critical care resources, you’ll feel equipped to deliver complex care with confidence and compassion.

Call to action: If you’re an ICU RN ready to elevate patient care, embrace professional growth, and experience the distinctive charm of Utica and the broader New York region, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and stands beside you as you advance in your critical care career.

Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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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.

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