Travel ICU RN - $2,107 per week
TotalMed · Utica, NY · 1 wk ago
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About the role
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position in Utica, New York. The assignment starts on December 14, 2026, lasts 13 weeks, and requires 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts as a travel employee. The ideal candidate will have recent acute care experience and be prepared to provide direct care to critically ill patients, support families, and perform a range of clinical duties in a fast‑paced ICU environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic bedside care.
- Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications; report any adverse reactions.
- Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work, and interpret reports.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment; interpret and record electronic displays.
- Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads, and tubing.
- Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
- Stand and walk for extended periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
- Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
- Manage hazards from exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases.
- Care for patients who may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative.
Requirements
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIH certification
- 2 years of experience
- 1‑2 years recent acute care experience
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Schedule
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Hours per week: 36.0
- Start date: 12/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Employment type: Travel