Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU (Adult) in Newark, NY. This travel assignment is in a hospital ICU setting with adult patients. Start date 10/05/2026 for a multi-week period. Shifts are 4x12 Nights. Weekly pay ranges from $2,962 to $3,186. Guaranteed hours are not guaranteed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,962–$3,186 per week
- Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed
- Contract duration: Weeks (travel assignment)
- Shift: 4x12 Nights
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Hospital ICU

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, high-acuity nursing care to adult ICU patients, including those requiring mechanical ventilation and complex hemodynamic support.
- Monitor hemodynamics, titrate vasoactive/ cardiac drips, and manage continuous IV sedation/paralytics as ordered; respond to acute changes in patient status.
- Interpret dysrhythmias, manage 12-lead ECGs, and perform vascular access procedures (arterial lines, central lines, and PICC as applicable).
- Administer blood products and medications; implement infection control and ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, Respiratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services) and document care accurately in EPIC; participate in rounds and care planning.
- Maintain unit safety and patient advocacy; participate in ongoing orientation and professional development.

Requirements
- New York RN license in hand
- ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
- Minimum ICU experience: 2 years (note: some compliance references mention 1 year)
- EPIC charting experience required
- Charge experience highly preferred
- Travel experience: travel experience may be required; first-time travelers may be considered
- Ability to work in a high-acuity hospital ICU setting; willingness to float as needed
- Orientation: 12 hours prior to start
- Unit details: adult patient population; 9 beds/rooms; typical staffing 2:1–3:1 depending on day/night/weekend coverage

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing and onboarding
- Orientation provided (12 hours)
- Housing assistance options
- Extension opportunities for continued assignment
- Nationwide assignments available

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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.