ICU RN
Poughkeepsie, NY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,616/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care365 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring NY RN licensure and critical care float capability across stepdown units.
Details
- Work within the ICU/CCU and support the critical care service line, including ICU/MSDU holds in the ED
- Night shift, 12.5-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), alternating weekends
- Floating required within the critical care service line to Medical Stepdown, Surgical Stepdown, and Cardiothoracic Stepdown units
- Care for patients requiring ventilators, endotracheal tubes, and tracheostomy management
- Manage immediate post-surgical, trauma, neurosurgery, and neuro intervention patients
- Experience with post cardiac cath, DKA, cardiac drips, and sedation titration
- Monitor arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and transvenous pacing wires
- Care for post structural heart patients with telemetry monitoring
Requirements
- Active NYS RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required for this unit type
- 3+ years of critical care/ICU experience preferred
- Strong lab interpretation, critical thinking, and time management skills required
- Two professional references from previous managers required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care across the critical care service line with a focus on ICU-level acuity
- Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a reduced rate
- Work week runs Saturday 11:00 PM to Saturday 11:00 PM at this facility
- Candidates with prior employment at Northwell or Nuvance Health locations will undergo an eligibility review process before being confirmed
Facility
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
3 nurses recommend working with Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Pros
Permanent staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable.
Cons
Very difficult to find housing if you have a pet.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 365 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Poughkeepsie, NY
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