TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Utica, New York, 13502!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Summary
Join a dynamic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at MVHS-Wynn in Utica, New York. This 42-bed unit is comprised of specialized areas including Neuro/Medical (22 beds), Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU - 6 beds), and Surgical/Trauma (14 beds), providing comprehensive critical care to a diverse patient population.
The unit manages a wide range of complex patient conditions, including strokes, sepsis, altered mental status, neuro interventions (TCAR), respiratory failure, congestive heart failure, post-STEMI, cardiovascular surgeries, cardiogenic shock, AAA, trauma, and major post-operative cases. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing advanced critical care skills and specialized equipment to deliver high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients across various ICU sub-specialties.
- Monitor, assess, and interpret patient conditions, including hemodynamic parameters, neurological status, and respiratory function.
- Implement and manage therapeutic interventions for complex diagnoses such as strokes, sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac conditions, trauma, and post-surgical recovery.
- Operate and manage advanced critical care equipment, including IABP, CRRT, Ventriculostomy, ICP monitoring, and TTM.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Float to other critical care units as required, excluding Behavioral Health and Emergency Room (unless holding patients).
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent, acute care experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including experience in SICU, CTICU, Trauma ICU, Medical Surgical ICU, or Neuro ICU.
- Prior travel nursing experience.
- Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4-5 years of dedicated ICU experience.
- Strong experience with cardiac patients and cardiovascular surgical recovery.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Advanced critical care assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, advanced cardiac life support, neurological assessment, post-operative care, trauma care, medication administration.
- Equipment Proficiency: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) including Prismaflex/PRISMA or NxStage, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Ventriculostomy management, Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring, Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) with Arctic Sun.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, strong teamwork, ability to perform under pressure in a high-acuity setting.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 31, 2026
- End Date: November 28, 2026
- Block Scheduling: Not promised or guaranteed.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- NURSYS report for license verification.