Overview
Registered Nurse – Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) for a travel assignment in Utica, New York. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,267 to $2,447 per week. Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts). This is a hospital-based CTICU assignment with a 75-mile radius travel policy; locals within the radius may be considered at a reduced rate. The CTICU unit comprises 6 beds and cares for patients after cardiothoracic procedures and related diagnoses, with a focus on post-operative cardiac care and cardiogenic instability.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,267–$2,447 per week
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 11/09/2026
- Unit: Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) with 6 beds
- Travel requirement: 75-mile radius rule; locals considered at reduced rate
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to CTICU patients, including post-cardiac surgery and those with cardiogenic shock or related CTICU diagnoses
- Monitor hemodynamics, manage vasoactive medications, support ventilated patients, and respond to critical events
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; ensure accurate documentation in EPIC
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans, uphold ICU protocols, and ensure patient safety
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, develop and update care plans, and communicate changes during shift handoffs
- Maintain accurate charting, ensure regulatory compliance, and advocate for timely interventions
Requirements
- 2+ years of cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) or equivalent critical care experience
- Experience with fresh hearts is REQUIRED
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS REQUIRED
- EPIC experience REQUIRED
- Travel experience REQUIRED
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
- Travel eligibility for a 75-mile radius assignment (locals may be eligible at a reduced rate)
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing coordination and EPIC onboarding assistance
- Travel and payroll coordination to simplify the assignment process
- Ongoing assignment support from the Healthforce team
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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