Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,396 per week in Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Ithaca, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,396 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 13 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/30/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU/IMC)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in a dynamic 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Intermediate Care (IMC) unit located in Ithaca, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical care to a diverse patient population within a supportive hospital environment.

The unit maintains an average daily census of 8 patients, ensuring focused and high-quality care. As an integral member of the nursing team, you will manage patient assignments with a 1:2 ratio in the ICU and a 1:3 ratio in the IMC, delivering comprehensive bedside patient care. This position requires adaptability, including the ability to float to Medical-Surgical units during periods of low census to support overall hospital operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-quality bedside patient care to critically ill and intermediate care patients.
• Manage patient assignments effectively, adhering to established ratios of 1:2 in ICU and 1:3 in IMC.
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Float to Medical-Surgical units as required to support patient care needs during low census periods in the ICU/IMC.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Prior experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Intermediate Care (IMC) setting.
• Proficiency with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex patient conditions, including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and titrating vasoactive medications.
• Competence in operating standard ICU equipment (e.g., IV pumps, cardiac monitors, ventilators, arterial lines).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient, family, and team interaction.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and unit demands, including floating to other units.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: PM (Nights)
• Shift Duration: 12.5 hours
• Days per Week: 3
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 30, 2026
• End Date: November 28, 2026
• Start Time: 6:45 PM
• End Time: 7:15 AM
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
• Call Requirements: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.