Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care
Utica, NY
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse is needed in a hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized inpatient care for adult patients with critical or complex health conditions, including neuro, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory cases. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on patient-centered care.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Location: Not specified (generic healthcare facility)
• Shift: Days, from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: 48 hours per week, with floating required
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Education and Experience: Active New York Registered Nurse license, at least 2 years of experience in IMCU or Progressive Care Unit (PCU), current NURSYS license verification, at least 2 years of clinical experience in critical or acute care settings
• EMR Experience: EPIC required
• Patient Demographics: Adults aged 18 years and older
• Unit Specifics: 64 beds with 15 designated neuro beds; common diagnoses include neuro, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory conditions such as COPD, DKA, sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, post-operative care; uses specialized equipment like temporary pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines, Bipap, Neptune Vapo; chronic vents requiring respiratory therapist assistance
• Responsibilities include: Monitoring patients with complex needs, utilizing specialty equipment, and providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment.
• Submission Requirements: Up-to-date resume with 2+ years of IMCU/PCU experience and travel experience documented, skills checklist matching the specialty, valid drivers license matching address, proof of active licenses, RTO documentation, and verification of current certifications.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits