TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Utica, New York, 13502!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Summary
Join a dynamic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at MVHS-Wynn 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). As a vital member of our nursing staff, you will provide high-acuity care to a diverse patient population.
The patient population includes individuals with complex conditions such as strokes, sepsis, altered mental status, neuro interventions (TCAR), respiratory failure, CHF, post-STEMI, post-cardiac surgery, cardiogenic shock, AAA repair, trauma, and major post-operative surgical cases. This role requires a highly skilled and adaptable RN capable of managing critical patients and utilizing advanced life support equipment.
This is a 13-week travel assignment, working night shifts (NOC) for 36 hours per week. Floating to other units, excluding Behavioral Health and the Emergency Room (unless holding), is a required component of this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients across various ICU specialties, including Neuro/Medical, Cardiothoracic, and Surgical/Trauma.
- Monitor, assess, and intervene for patients with conditions such as strokes, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, and post-operative complications.
- Operate and manage specialized critical care equipment, including IABP, CRRT (Prismaflex or NxStage), Ventriculostomy, ICP monitoring, and Therapeutic Temperature Management (Artic Sun).
- Administer medications, perform advanced assessments, and implement evidence-based interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records using EPIC EMR.
- Demonstrate flexibility by floating to other units as needed, excluding Behavioral Health and the Emergency Room (unless holding).
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent, acute care experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting, including experience in SICU, CTICU, Trauma ICU, MS ICU, or Neuro ICU.
- Prior travel nursing experience is mandatory.
- Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Demonstrated experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Prismaflex.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4-5 years of experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Strong cardiac experience, including post-cardiac surgery and cardiogenic shock management.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Advanced critical care nursing, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, neurological assessment, post-surgical care, medication administration, wound care, central line management.
- Equipment Proficiency: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) including Prismaflex and NxStage, Ventriculostomy, Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring, Therapeutic Temperature Management (TTM) with Artic Sun.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, strong organizational skills, ability to perform under pressure.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Shift Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: December 14, 2026
- End Date: March 13, 2027
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Note: Block scheduling is never promised or guaranteed. Floating to other units (excluding Behavioral Health and ER unless holding) is required.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York (NY).
- 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.