Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU travel assignment in Utica, NY. Start date: 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,330–$2,409 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 2x3 Nights. Setting: hospital ICU unit. This assignment requires active NY RN licensure, ICU experience, and the ability to float to other units as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,330–$2,409 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 Nights (night shift)
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Setting: ICU unit in a hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care for ICU patients, including neuro-medical, CTICU, trauma, and post-surgical populations.
- Monitor and respond to critical patient conditions, manage ventilators, administer medications, and support CRRT/Prismaflex therapies as indicated.
- Utilize EPIC EMR for accurate documentation; collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff; participate in rounds and care planning.
- Manage advanced equipment and procedures on unit patients (e.g., IABP, ICP monitoring, ventriculostomy, TTM) and implement care plans accordingly.
- Float to other units as needed (excluding Behavioral and ER unless holding) to ensure adequate staffing and patient coverage.
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and comfort, while addressing family needs and education.

Requirements
- Active New York RN license; Nursys license verification in good standing; ALL active RN licenses must be verifiable.
- ICU experience: 2 years minimum required; 4–5 years ICU experience preferred; travel experience required.
- Certifications: Current AHA ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
- EMR: Proficient with EPIC.
- Driver’s license with address that matches demographics.
- RTO (time off) requests must be included at the time of submission.
- Local rate available for candidates within 75 miles.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Travel coordination and ongoing recruiter support
- Local rate options for eligible local candidates

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

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
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.