Travel Registered Nurse CCU Job

Healthforce

Utica, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Case Management, Cell Biology, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Intensive Care, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Medical Record System, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Onboarding, Outpatient Care, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Titration, Travel Planning, Ventilator, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Utica, NY
POSTED
16 days ago
Overview
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU/CTICU) in Utica, New York. This travel - temporary assignment starts 06/15/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,274–$2,370 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour nights on a 2x3 schedule. Setting: hospital-based CTICU with a 6-bed unit focused on postoperative cardiac care and related diagnoses.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,274–$2,370 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Unit: Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU), 6 beds
- Travel experience: required

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for adult CTICU patients, including postoperative cardiac surgery recipients and those with conditions such as cardiogenic shock or major vascular issues.
- Monitor hemodynamics, titrate vasoactive medications, and manage devices (e.g., chest tubes, pacing) as ordered.
- Provide ventilator support and respiratory therapies; respond to critical events and codes per unit protocol.
- Collaborate with surgeons, perfusionists, pharmacists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and case management to plan and execute patient care plans.
- Administer medications, perform ongoing assessments, and document findings in the EPIC electronic health record; ensure accuracy and compliance with infection control standards.

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in CCU/CTICU or cardiothoracic ICU
- Experience with fresh hearts is REQUIRED
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Travel experience required
- Shift availability includes 12-hour nights on a 2x3 schedule

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Opportunities for extension and additional assignments

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

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