Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,327 per week in Utica, NY

Skills & Competencies Clinical Skills: Advanced cardiac monitoring, ventilator management (chronic vents with RT assistance), arterial line management, chest tube management, temporary pacemaker monitoring, BiPAP initiation and management, DKA management, sepsis protocols, post-operative care. The IMCU manages a diverse patient population with conditions including neurological disorders, cardiac issues, trauma, respiratory compromise (e.g., COPD), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiovascular step-down, and post-operative recovery.

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Job Title

Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Job Summary

Join the dedicated team at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York, as a Registered Nurse in our Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This 64-bed unit, featuring 15 designated Neuro beds, specializes in providing comprehensive care for adult patients (18+ years) requiring close monitoring and advanced interventions.

The IMCU manages a diverse patient population with conditions including neurological disorders, cardiac issues, trauma, respiratory compromise (e.g., COPD), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiovascular step-down, and post-operative recovery. This role offers an opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-quality nursing care to adult patients (18+ years) within the Intermediate Care Unit.
• Manage and monitor patients with complex medical conditions such as neurological disorders, cardiac conditions, trauma, respiratory distress (e.g., COPD), DKA, sepsis, MI, and post-operative care.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP, and Neptune Vapo.
• Care for chronic ventilator-dependent patients, collaborating closely with Respiratory Therapy for optimal patient outcomes.
• Accurately document all patient care, assessments, and interventions using the EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Float to other units within the facility as required by patient census and operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting.
• Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced cardiac monitoring, ventilator management (chronic vents with RT assistance), arterial line management, chest tube management, temporary pacemaker monitoring, BiPAP initiation and management, DKA management, sepsis protocols, post-operative care.
• Equipment Proficiency: Temporary pacemakers, Chest tubes, Arterial lines, BiPAP, Neptune Vapo.
• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, excellent communication, adaptability, teamwork, ability to manage a diverse adult patient population, and effective time management.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift (AM)
• Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Floating: Required to other units as needed.
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.