Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview Registered Nurse – ICU/Stepdown (Neurosurgical Unit) travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Start date 09/14/2026 for 17 weeks. Weekly pay $2,280–$2,350 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift: 12-hour nights. Hospital setting focused on neurosurgical care with mixed acuity, including an eight-bed high-acuity step-down component and floor-level patients. This role requires NY RN licensure and specialized neuro/stepdown experience. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,280–$2,350 per week Contract duration: 17 weeks Shift: 12-hour nights; weekends and holidays; on-call/callback as needed Start date: 09/14/2026 Setting: hospital ICU/step-down neurosurgical unit with varied acuity Experience and certification requirements: Two years of RN experience with stepdown/PCU and neurosurgery exposure; NIHSS; Telemetry; BLS; ACLS; NY license Responsibilities Provide direct bedside nursing care to neurosurgical patients in an ICU/step-down environment, including brain tumor cases, spinal malformations, neuroendovascular care, and epilepsy surgery patients Conduct neuro assessments with Q1 checks and monitor for evolving neurological status; respond to neurologic changes promptly Manage neurocritical care devices and therapies (eg, EVDs, lumbar drains, subdural drains, arterial lines); administer medications including 3% NS and Cardene drips as ordered Maintain telemetry monitoring and hemodynamic stability; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes Assist with pre- and post-procedural care for neurosurgical interventions (carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm clipping/coiling, DBS insertion, VP shunts) and support seizure management Document accurately in the electronic medical record; communicate changes with physicians and families; ensure patient safety and quality of care Requirements Active Registered Nurse license in New York (NY RN) BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) required NIHSS certification or demonstrated competency required ACLS certification required Two years of RN experience, with explicit stepdown/PCU and neurosurgery exposure Telemetry experience required Ability to work in a high-acuity neuro/step-down setting; flexibility to cover weekends/holidays/on-call as scheduled Benefits and Support Dedicated recruiter support with travel assistance 24/7 clinical and operations support throughout the assignment Access to credentialing fast-tracking to minimize start delays Orientation and on-site clinical support to facilitate integration into the neurosurgical unit Opportunities for assignment extensions based on unit need and performance

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