Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $3,170 per week in Newark, NY

Proficiency in critical care skills including arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, blood product administration, IV sedation, ventilator management, and dysrhythmia interpretation. With strong interdisciplinary collaboration and a manageable patient ratio, you'll deliver high-quality intensive care while developing your clinical expertise across diverse critical care scenarios.

Job Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – New York

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Newark, New York

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend required; patient ratio of 2-3 patients per nurse; floating to other units as needed; 12 hours of orientation provided

Highlights:

• 9-bed intensive care unit with daily census of 7 patients, providing focused critical care in a manageable environment
• Epic charting system utilized throughout the facility
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, and radiology
• Adult patient population requiring advanced critical care interventions including vasoactive drips, arterial lines, and continuous sedation
• Up to two pre-approved time-off periods available during assignment
• Travel assignment with candidates considered from outside a 75-mile radius

Requirements:

• Active New York RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience highly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in critical care skills including arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, blood product administration, IV sedation, ventilator management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Flexibility to float to other units as needed

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This ICU position offers experienced critical care nurses the opportunity to work in a tight-knit 9-bed unit where you can make a meaningful impact on every patient. With strong interdisciplinary collaboration and a manageable patient ratio, you'll deliver high-quality intensive care while developing your clinical expertise across diverse critical care scenarios. The facility values experienced travelers and provides the support needed to ensure professional success in a dynamic acute care environment.