Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Cardiothoracic ICU (CCU) in Utica, New York. Start date: 06/15/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,313–$2,449 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts on a 2x3 pattern. Setting: an acute care unit with a dedicated CTICU.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,313–$2,449 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Setting: cardiothoracic ICU within an acute care environment
- Travel policy: 75-mile radius eligibility; locals accepted at reduced rate

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for CTICU patients, including post-cardiac surgery and cardiovascular diagnoses such as cardiogenic shock or aortic aneurysm (AAA) with appropriate monitoring and intervention
- Monitor hemodynamics, invasive lines, ventilators, and vasoactive medications; respond to deterioration and emergencies promptly
- Collaborate with the cardiac surgery team, nursing colleagues, and ancillary staff to coordinate care and ensure smooth transitions
- Perform accurate and timely documentation in EPIC; ensure vital signs, labs, imaging, and progress notes are up to date
- Conduct neuro assessments (NIHSS) and maintain rigorous infection control, patient safety, and comfort
- Adhere to ACLS and BLS protocols; participate in rounding, care planning, and discharge planning for complex postoperative patients

Requirements
- Active registered nurse license in New York (RN)
- 2+ years of direct CTICU or Cardiothoracic ICU experience
- Experience caring for patients with fresh hearts post-surgery; capable of managing complex post-op cases
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
- EPIC electronic health record experience required
- Travel experience required; willingness to comply with 75-mile radius policy (locals may be considered at a reduced rate)

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week during a 13-week assignment
- 12-hour night shifts on a 2x3 schedule
- Travel-focused assignment with CTICU specialization
- Structured, agency-supported onboarding and ongoing travel assistance
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Find more opportunities
If this CCU RN role isn’t the right fit, consider other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. You’ll find additional CCU and ICU opportunities across various locations.

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.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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