Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,248 per week in Geneva, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Geneva, NY
Agency: Alerion Healthcare, LLC
Pay: $2,248 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Description

This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.


Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $2187 per week, or $60.75 per hour - plus benefits!*
  
  
• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 22 week assignment 10/05/2026 - 03/06/2027 with a 36-hour work week and 3 shifts per week.
  
  
• Location: Geneva, New York
  
  
• Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!

* Pay package is based on 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.


Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:


Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) - Travel Position Shift Details

• Full-time day/night variable shift
• Scheduled as 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Holiday rotation required
• 2 On Call shifts per 4-week period
• Contract must run into February/March

Bill Rate Note

• $94 Bill Rate is only for travelers that can start by 9/21

Position Overview

• The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families
• Assesses patient need, identifies the urgent or emergent care priority, and collaboratively provides direct care, applies appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient progress
• Evidences skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations
• Utilizes the principles of relationship based care to alleviate anxiety, provide information, and address pain/discomfort and safety
• Assesses the physiological, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs of patients of all age groups, their families, and support systems as appropriate

Key Responsibilities Triage & Patient Connection

• Connects with patient and family during triage
• Identifies the initial management of patients of all age groups and assigns priority of care in accordance with Triage Standards as outlined in the ESI training
• Establishes rapport with patients and families, addresses comfort needs, listens carefully, assesses nonverbal communication, and provides frequent updates
• Conveys and gathers information concisely and accurately

Assessment & Clinical Evaluation

• Conducts primary assessment of critical need, detects and documents any major deviation from norm for all age groups within acceptable time frames, and correctly identifies the necessary steps/interventions required
• Uses direct observation, patient/family interview, EMS report, and data to conduct secondary assessment
• Identifies contributing factors, health history, events, or activities preceding the emergent health event
• Assesses the psychosocial needs of each individual (including family dynamics), and documents and reports any suspicion of domestic violence or abuse in all age groups
• Reassesses the patient to identify response to treatment and/or changes in condition and responds appropriately

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members to accomplish the best possible patient outcome
• Teaches others as appropriate and delegates tasks and interventions consistent with the individual's education, training, and scope of practice
• Understands the personal responsibility to safeguard public safety through compliance with infection prevention strategies

Patient & Family Education

• Prepares patient, parent, or family for diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Makes appropriate referrals for post-emergency care
• Teaches the patient what is needed to continue care/healing at home
• Assesses the patient/family learning styles and structures the sessions to maximize understanding
• Asks questions to evaluate retention of key points in the education and discharge instruction

Healing Environment & Communication

• Seeks to understand what is most important to the patient/family, acknowledging that the patient and family are the central focus of all care and services
• Embraces the importance of creating a Healing Environment as a key element of professional nursing practice
• Keeps patient and significant others informed of process of care and anticipates patient/family needs, including notification of family/support system for the patient
• Maintains awareness of the patient's condition/situation throughout the ER visit
• Updates patient communication boards throughout the ED stay

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS - must be AHA or RQI
• ACLS - must be AHA or RQI
• PALS - must be AHA or RQI
• Stroke Certification (NIHSS) - must be AHA or RQI
• NYS RN Licensure

Required Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum one (1) year of Emergency Department hospital experience as a Registered Nurse