Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,992 per week

Position Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit, Manchester, Connecticut. Job Details Specialty: ICU – Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 06/22/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week (12‑hour night shifts) Employment Type: Travel Summary The ICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive critical care to patients in the ICU, including assessment, monitoring, advanced treatments, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role demands strong critical‑care skills, clinical judgment, communication, and commitment to patient safety. Responsibilities / Essential Work Functions Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in condition. Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical‑care nursing techniques. Operate and manage advanced life‑support equipment. Ensure patient safety and comfort in high‑acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs. Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status. Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters. Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards. Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations. Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care. Maintain proficiency in critical‑care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training. Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks. Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Perform other duties as assigned within scope. Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards. Required Qualifications One year of recent experience as an ICU RN. Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations. Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications. Preferred Qualifications Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification. TNCC, NIHSS certification. Other certifications or licenses that may be required for this position. Required Essential Skills Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English. Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and basic PC skills. Physical abilities: ability to remain stationary, move about, and move equipment up to 100 lbs, push, pull, and bend. Interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively with a variety of personnel to project a positive attitude and professionalism. Technical/motor skills: ability to perform fine manipulation and assist with procedures and equipment. Mental requirements: ability to cope with frequent public contact and meet deadlines under pressure, work independently or with occasional supervision, and maintain concentration on details. Sensory: visual acuity and effective communication. Benefits Highly competitive pay for travel professionals. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage. Paid time off after 1560 hours. Life and short‑term disability. 401(k) matching. Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program. 24/7 recruiter support. Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs. Benefits start day 1. Weekly pay. Cancellation protection. Guaranteed hours. Employee assistance program. Continuing education. Other Duties Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer *Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fusion Medical Staffing