Registered Nurse - Critical Care - RNICU

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Location: Syracuse, NY

Duration: 14-Week Contract

Shift: Day Shift - 3x12-Hour Shifts

Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Weekly
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care in Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical care experience, excellent clinical assessment skills, and the ability to manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced acute care environment. Nurses may be assigned to various adult ICU specialties based on experience and departmental needs.
Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in an ICU setting.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and continuously monitor patient conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, laboratory results, and diagnostic findings.
• Operate and manage critical care equipment and monitoring devices.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care needs.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities as required.

Required Qualifications
Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Must maintain all required certifications throughout the assignment.

Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Critical Care or ICU nursing experience within the past two years required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in a large acute care hospital setting required.
• Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience highly preferred.
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
• Experience working with critically ill adult patients required.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in managing complex patient conditions with minimal orientation and supervision.
• Experience with electronic medical records, preferably Epic.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional standards.

Schedule Requirements

• Day Shift schedule.
• Every other weekend required.
• Some holidays required.
• Fixed scheduling requests may be limited.
• Extended time-off requests may not be accommodated during the assignment.

Additional Information

• Adult ICU placement will be based on clinical background and unit needs.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in high-acuity critical care environments.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, health clearances, and background requirements is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.