TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Utica, New York, 13502!
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Summary
Join a dynamic Intensive Care Unit team at an acute care hospital located in Utica, New York. This 42-bed unit is comprised of specialized areas including Neuro/Medical (22 beds), Cardiothoracic ICU (6 beds), and Surgical/Trauma (14 beds), offering a diverse and challenging critical care environment.
As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive care to a critically ill adult patient population. Common diagnoses include strokes, sepsis, altered mental status, neuro interventions (TCAR), respiratory failure, congestive heart failure, post-STEMI, cardiovascular surgery, cardiogenic shock, AAA surgery, trauma, and major post-operative cases. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise and the ability to manage complex patient conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill adults, monitoring and managing complex medical conditions.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment in the electronic medical record.
- Float to other critical care units as needed, excluding Behavioral Health and Emergency Room (unless for holding patients).
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent, acute care experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU), Trauma ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU (MS ICU), or Neuro ICU.
- Prior travel nursing experience is mandatory.
- Demonstrated experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Prismaflex.
- Local candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4-5 years of progressive experience in an Intensive Care Unit setting.
- Strong experience caring for cardiac patients.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in critical care nursing practices and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
- Expertise with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically EPIC.
- Competency in operating specialty equipment such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), CRRT (PRISMA or NxStage), Ventriculostomy, ICP monitoring, and Therapeutic Temperature Management (TTM) including Arctic Sun.
- Exceptional assessment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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 30, 2026
- End Date: February 27, 2027
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- 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.
- NURSYS report required for license verification, including all active RN licenses.