Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - ICU (Travel) position in Batavia, NY. Critical Care RN (ICU) with a mixed medical/surgical/neuro patient population. Start date: 08/24/2026. Duration: several weeks. Weekly pay: $1,867-$1,975 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour days. Setting: hospital-level care with ICU responsibilities. The assignment includes floating to med/surg units and coverage on weekends every other week. Prior to start, pre-approved time off may be requested per contract. This role requires EPIC charting proficiency, and adherence to unit protocols for complex acute care. Note: local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible; travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,867-$1,975 per week
- Shift: 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: several weeks
- Floating to med/surg units as needed; guaranteed hours: not guaranteed

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for a mixed ICU population, including ventilator management, titratable drips, sedation, and care for post-op, cardiac/respiratory/neuro/GI cases.
- Manage vascular access and hemodynamic monitoring: arterial and central lines, A-lines, titration of vasoactive/cardiac drips, IV medications, and blood product administration.
- Assist with airway management (including intubation support and Glidescope use), monitor ABG interpretation, and dysrhythmia recognition with 12-lead ECG.
- Perform routine NCLEX-compatible procedures (IV starts, line care, chest tube assistance) and maintain strict infection prevention/isolation practices.
- Document thoroughly in EPIC, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, PT, RT, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response, Transport, Interpretation services), and participate in unit operations and handoffs.

Requirements
- Licensure: Active New York Registered Nurse license in hand; education: RN degree from an accredited program.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU/critical care experience; travel experience required; patient ratio experience around 1:3; first-time travelers not accepted; previous charge experience preferred.
- Skills: EPIC charting experience required; ability to float to med/surg units as needed; capable of caring for a broad range of acute diagnoses.
- Logistics: Must be more than 75 miles from the facility; background checks/education verification reviewed case-by-case; RTO up to 10 days; pre-start modules (billable up to 5 hours; may total up to 10 hours) completed prior to start; foreign education verification may be requested.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Compliance and credentialing assistance, including fast credentialing options
- Pre-start module completion assistance and scheduling
- Potential extension opportunities

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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