ICU RN
Utica, NY
Intuites Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location: Utica, NY.
Department: MVHS-Wynn-ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Job Type: 13-Week Travel Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Compensation
Weekly Gross Pay: $2,520/week
Total Pay Rate: $70/hour
W2 Taxable Pay: $35.50/hour
Weekly Non-Taxable Stipend: $1,242/week (for qualified travelers)
Overtime Pay: $85/hour (after 40 hours)
Schedule
Shift: Night
Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: Sunday – Saturday, based on unit scheduling
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Call: Not specified
Candidate Type: Local & Travel
Radius Rule: 75 miles
EMR: EPIC
Scrub Color: Navy
Floating: Required
Job Summary

An experienced Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-acuity patient care within a 42-bed ICU consisting of Neuro/Medical ICU, CTICU, and Surgical/Trauma ICU areas.

The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of ICU experience, required travel nursing experience, and strong critical care skills including CRRT and Prismaflex experience. Heart/cardiac experience is highly preferred.

Unit & Patient Population
42 ICU beds: East 20, West 22
Neuro/Medical ICU: 22 beds
CTICU: 6 beds
Surgical/Trauma ICU: 14 beds
Common diagnoses include:
Stroke and neuro intervention
Sepsis and altered mental status
Respiratory failure
CHF and post-STEMI care
Cardiogenic shock
Cardiovascular surgery
AAA surgery
Trauma and major postoperative cases
Specialty equipment includes IABP, CRRT (Prismaflex/NxStage), ventriculostomy, ICP monitoring, and TTM/Arctic Sun
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients.
Perform assessments, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring.
Manage patients requiring advanced critical care interventions.
Demonstrate proficiency with CRRT and Prismaflex.
Monitor and care for patients with complex neurological, cardiac, medical, and surgical conditions.
Provide safe patient care across assigned ICU areas.
Float to other appropriate units as required, excluding Behavioral Health and the ER unless holding.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation using EPIC.
Follow infection control, safety, and facility policies.
Collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Provide patient and family education and emotional support.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of ICU experience – Required
4–5 years of ICU experience – Preferred
Recent experience in one or more of the following:
ICU
SICU
CTICU
Trauma ICU
MS ICU
Neuro ICU
Travel nursing experience – Required
CRRT and Prismaflex experience – Required
Current AHA BLS – Required
Current AHA ACLS – Required
Current NIHSS – Required
Active New York RN license – Required
NURSYS report verifying active NY license and all active RN licenses
EPIC experience – Required
Skills checklist matching ICU specialty
Valid driver's license with address matching candidate demographics
RTO must be included at time of submission
Updated resume documenting ICU and travel experience
Assignment Highlights
13-week travel contract
October 5, 2026 start
36 guaranteed hours/week
6:30 PM – 7:00 AM night shift
Local candidates accepted within 75 miles at local rates
$2,520 weekly gross pay
$70/hour total compensation
$85/hour overtime after 40 hours
EPIC experience required
CRRT/Prismaflex experience required
Heart/cardiac experience highly preferred
Floating required
Navy scrubs
42-bed ICU with Neuro/Medical, CTICU, and Surgical/Trauma services
Why Consider This Opportunity?
$2,520 weekly gross pay
$1,242 weekly non-taxable stipend for qualified travelers
$85/hour overtime after 40 hours
36 guaranteed hours per week
High-acuity ICU environment
Strong exposure to cardiac, neurological, medical, surgical, and trauma patients
Local and travel candidates accepted
Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment

Apply today for this 13-week Travel RN – Intensive Care Unit opportunity in Utica, New York!