Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Utica, NY
Intuites Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location: Utica, NY
Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Type: 13-Week Travel Contract
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)

Compensation
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,700/week
Total Pay Rate: $75/hour
W2 Taxable Pay: $40.50/hour
Weekly Non-Taxable Stipend: $1,242/week (for qualified travelers)
Overtime Pay: $65/hour (after 40 hours worked)
Schedule
Shift: 12-Hour Nights
Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Block scheduling is not guaranteed
Job Summary

MVHS Inc. is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse – ICU to provide high-quality care in a 42-bed Intensive Care Unit in Utica, New York.

The ICU cares for a diverse patient population, including neuro/medical, cardiac, surgical, and trauma patients. The ideal candidate will have strong critical-care experience, excellent clinical judgment, and hands-on experience with CRRT and Prismaflex.

Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients.
Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions and changes in clinical status.
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to physician orders and ICU protocols.
Manage patients requiring advanced critical-care therapies and monitoring.
Provide care for patients with neurological, cardiac, respiratory, surgical, and trauma conditions.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in patient condition.
Follow infection control, safety, and facility policies.
Float to other appropriate units as required.
ICU Experience & Clinical Skills

Required:

Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
Travel nursing experience – Required
Experience in ICU, SICU, CTICU, Trauma ICU, Medical ICU, or Neuro ICU
CRRT and Prismaflex experience – Required
EPIC experience – Required

Preferred:

4–5 years of ICU experience
Strong cardiac/heart experience
Specialty Equipment

Experience with the following is highly valuable:

CRRT – Prismaflex or NxStage
IABP
Ventriculostomy
ICP monitoring
TTM / Arctic Sun
Requirements
Active New York RN License
Current AHA BLS
Current ACLS
Current NIHSS
NURSYS license verification with active NY license and all active RN licenses
Updated resume documenting required ICU and travel experience
Skills checklist matching specialty
Driver's license with address matching submitted demographics
RTO must be included at the time of submission
Unit Information
42-bed ICU
East: 20 beds
West: 22 beds
Neuro/Medical: 22 beds
CTICU: 6 beds
Surgical/Trauma: 14 beds
Floating required when needed to appropriate units, excluding Behavioral Health and ER unless holding patients.
Common diagnoses include:
Stroke
Sepsis
Altered mental status
Neuro interventions
Respiratory failure
CHF
Post-STEMI
Cardiogenic shock
CV surgery
AAA surgery
Major postoperative and trauma cases
Important Information
Local and travel candidates accepted
Candidates within 75 miles are considered local and receive the applicable local rate.
13-week contract
36 guaranteed hours per week
Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Floating is required as needed.
Navy blue scrubs required.
Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Non-taxable stipend for qualified travelers
Guaranteed 36 hours per week
Weekly direct deposit
Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

Apply today and take the next step in your ICU nursing career with this exciting 13-week travel opportunity in Utica, New York!