First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Elmira, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (RN ICU)
Order ID: CCA-70604
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (09/27/2026 – 12/26/2026)
Shift Matrix:Night Shift | 19:00 – 07:30 (3x12-Hour Shifts)
- Work Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week (3x12-Hour Night Shifts).
- On-Call Requirement: No call required.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Departmental Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered New York State RN License held in hand at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 2+ years of recent, dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN experience in an acute care setting.
- Mandatory Certifications:
- Active AHA BLS
- Active AHA ACLS
- High-Acuity Competency Mandate: Direct experience managing invasive mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, CVP), vasoactive drip titration, and critical care drug infusions.
- Backfill Requirement: Immediate start assignment backfilling a traveler whose contract ended early; candidate must be fully orientation-ready with minimal acclimation time needed.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
A Medical Center in Elmira, NY is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN ICU) for a 13-week night contract in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU - Department 6410). Operating within the health system's primary acute care hospital, the ICU RN will manage comprehensive, high-acuity critical care nursing interventions for critically ill adult medical, surgical, cardiac, and trauma patients.
- High-Acuity Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct continuous neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory clinical evaluations; manage invasive hemodynamic lines (A-lines, CVP) and monitor cardiac rhythm telemetry in real time.
- Continuous Drip Titration & Pharmacotherapy: Administer and titrate high-risk critical care intravenous vasoactive continuous infusions (inotropes, pressors, sedatives, paralytics) according to strict facility protocols.
- Mechanical Ventilation & Airway Support: Manage invasive mechanical ventilation settings, assist with bedside endotracheal intubations, track arterial blood gases (ABGs), and execute lung-protective ventilation strategies.
- Interdisciplinary Critical Care Response: Lead bedside resuscitation efforts during Code Blue calls and rapid physiological deterioration; collaborate with intensivists, pulmonologists, and respiratory care teams to adjust critical care plans.
Department & Facility Details
- Department Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU - Department 6410) / High-Acuity Adult Critical Care.
Order ID: CCA-70604 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (09/27/2026 – 12/26/2026) Shift Matrix: Night Shift | 19:00 – 07:30 (3x12-Hour Shifts)
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus