Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,362 per week in Newark, NY

Job Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – New York

Start Date: September 28, 2026

Location: Newark, New York

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Every other weekend required; 12-hour orientation provided; 2:1 patient ratios for days, nights, and weekends; floating required as needed

Highlights:

• Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit experience with 9-bed unit and daily census of 7 patients
• Epic charting system experience required; comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, and radiology
• Consistent 2:1 patient ratios across all shifts with manageable workload
• Advanced critical care skills including vasoactive drip titration, continuous IV sedation, and arterial line management
• Up to two pre-approved time off periods available during contract
• Comprehensive orientation with billable pre-start module completion (up to 5 hours)

Requirements:

• Active New York RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience; previous travel experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
• Epic charting system experience is mandatory
• Charge nurse experience highly preferred
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Proficiency in arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, IV insulin protocols, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with PICC line management, continuous IV sedation/paralytics, cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
• Competency in emergency medications, procedural sedation, infection prevention, and isolation precautions
• Maximum 10 days of requested time off during contract period

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This ICU position offers the chance to work in a well-supported critical care environment with consistent staffing ratios and a collaborative interdisciplinary team. You'll utilize advanced critical care skills while providing high-quality patient care to adult ICU patients in a manageable 9-bed unit. The role provides an excellent balance of clinical challenge and professional support, with comprehensive orientation and the flexibility of every-other-weekend scheduling.