Registered Nurse-Intensive Care Unit

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse Schedule Type: Deferred Schedule Specialty/Dept: Critical Care / ICU Float Shift Type: Nights (7:00 pm – 7:00 am) Duration: 13 Weeks Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week Position Overview We are seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses for a 13-week contract assignment. This role involves providing high-acuity care in the Intensive Care Unit and may include floating between critical care areas as needed. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment, adaptability, and confidence managing critically ill adult patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive, high-quality nursing care to critically ill adult patients Manage complex patient conditions requiring continuous monitoring and advanced interventions Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with intensivists and the interdisciplinary team Administer and titrate critical care medications and drips, including vasopressors, sedatives, insulin, and heparin Manage ventilators, invasive lines, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment Rapidly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions Serve as charge nurse when assigned Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with hospital and nursing standards Patient Population Common diagnoses: Sepsis, ARDS, respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, post-operative critical care, cardiac and neuro critical patients Ventilated and non-ventilated ICU patients Typical patient ratios: 1:1–2 Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State Minimum of 1 successful traveler assignment completed (first-time travelers not considered) BLS and ACLS certifications required (CCRN preferred) Meditech experience required Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills Ability to perform effectively under pressure in high-acuity environments Demonstrated leadership, prioritization, and teamwork skills #J-18808-Ljbffr