Travel ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
Cooperstown, New York
Bassett Medical Center

Travel RN ICU Position - New York (Float Pool)

Overview

• Position is part of a Float Pool providing flexible staffing across six facilities within a healthcare network.
• Requires highly skilled nurses capable of managing full patient loads independently.
• Nurses must be adaptable, flexible, and able to work across various units and facilities.
• Daily floating between facilities and units is expected.
• Shift assignments are typically given about 2 hours before the shift starts.
• Mid-shift floating may occur based on operational needs.

Facilities Covered

• Multiple hospitals ranging from 23 to 180 beds, including acute care, emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and critical access facilities.
• Locations include Cooperstown, Oneonta, Sidney, Delhi, Little Falls, and Cobleskill, NY.
• Facilities offer a variety of services such as med/tele, med/surg, emergency departments, stepdown, ICU, and rehab.

Float Pool Options & Responsibilities

1. Med/Tele Float Pool

• Support med/tele and med/surg units across all facilities.
• Units include med/tele, inpatient surgery, observation, and critical access hospitals.
• Must handle full scope of patient care independently.

2. ED/Med Tele Float Pool

• Support med/tele units and emergency departments network-wide.
• Med/tele experience preferred; ED experience is a bonus but not required.
• Must adapt quickly to different units and settings.

3. Critical Care Float Pool

• Support stepdown and ICU units across the network.
• Strong critical care background required.
• ED experience highly preferred.
• Must float between critical access and ICU facilities.

Contract Length

• 9 weeks

Required Credentials & Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• Nursys verification
• License/Certificate verification
• Bassett Core Competencies, Unit Exam, and Skills Checklist
• MMR, Fit Test, Hepatitis B, Influenza Vaccine, TB Test, Varicella, Annual TB Questionnaire, Physical/Health Statement
• Driver's License/State ID
• Professional references (2)
• Criminal background check
• Resume submission
• Webchecks and Sex Offender Registry checks (national and state)
• Education and employment verification
• Drug screen
• Completion of Bassett Client Forms including Security Credentials Acknowledgement and Confidentiality Agreement

Position Expectations

• Must be flexible and independent.
• Ability to float daily between multiple facilities and units.
• Adaptability to different patient care environments is essential.
• Shift assignments may change with short notice, including mid-shift reassignments.