Travel Nurse RN - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $2,233 per week in New York City, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical Intensive Care Unit
Location: New York City, NY
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,233 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 11 hours
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: SICU/MICU Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 11.5 Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience. 2 years of ICU Med/Surg experience preferred. 1 year travel experience for travel positions. License: NYS RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Excellent organizational skills Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent quality care based on nursing theory and research. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care. Applies the nursing process based on theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved nursing standards. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care. Educates patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn about their plan of care. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the interdisciplinary patient care team. Manages assignments within the care delivery model and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the tenets of relationship-centered care through various patient interactions. Considers the patient's values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional evidence-based practices and procedures. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and nursing research studies. Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors and provide a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practice following institution protocols. Utilizes institutional information technology by documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits to the appropriate personnel. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to patient care regarding equipment and resources. Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with requirements and standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to the environment of care to support patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice to progress from novice to expert. Projects a professional image and communicates with styles and methods that demonstrate caring and respect. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, life-long learning, and innovation. Acquires knowledge and skills relative to the role, patient population, clinical specialty, and community needs. Participates in shared decision-making through specialty practice councils and nursing department committees.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam