Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – Night Shift (Travel Nurse) — Utica, NY

Travel Registered Nurse – ICU Night Shift in Utica, NY. Join a state-of-the-art 42-bed ICU in Central New York and provide compassionate, high-acuity critical care.

Are you an experienced ICU nurse seeking your next adventure? Join a dynamic team in Utica, NY, and make a meaningful impact in a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit. Utica, located in the heart of Central New York (zip code 13502), offers a vibrant community, affordable living, and easy access to the scenic Adirondack Mountains — a great fit for travel nurses and critical care RNs looking for New York nursing jobs.

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU / Critical Care (Travel Nurse)
• Location: Utica, NY 13502 — Central New York (Adirondacks access)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse assignment)
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• End Date: July 11, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 7:00am) — Night Shift ICU RN
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Unit: 42-bed ICU (Neuro/Med, CTICU, Surg/Trauma) — high-acuity critical care
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,100 - $2,210 per week

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in ICU, SICU, CTICU, Trauma ICU, MS ICU, or Neuro ICU — recent travel nurse experience preferred
• Active NY RN license (NURSYS verification required) — New York nursing jobs applicants only
• Current AHA ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with CRRT and Prismaflex required;
  NxStage experience a plus
• Cardiac/heart experience highly preferred (CTICU / post-STEMI care)
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Ability to float to all ICU units as needed (except Behavioral and ER unless holding)
• Up-to-date resume documenting travel and ICU experience
• Skills checklist matching specialty
• Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU environment — ICU RN responsibilities include assessment, intervention, and critical decision-making
• Monitor, assess, and treat patients with complex diagnoses including stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, CHF, post-STEMI, trauma, and major post-op cases
• Operate and manage advanced ICU equipment such as IABP, CRRT (PRISMA or NxStage), ventriculostomy, ICP monitoring, and TTM (Artic Sun)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, PT/OT) to develop and implement patient care plans
• Float to various ICU subunits as needed to support patient care demands and maintain continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC EMR
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols; participate in unit-based performance improvement initiatives
• Participate in travel nurse orientation and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition into the ICU team

Ready to advance your critical care career? Apply now for this ICU travel nurse job in Utica, NY — submit your updated resume, current NY RN license, and certifications for immediate consideration. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step as a critical care RN.

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

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