Travel Registered Nurse CCU Job

About the role

Registered Nurse – Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) travel assignment in Utica, New York. Start date 11/09/2026 for a 13-week contract. The CTICU unit comprises 6 beds and cares for patients after cardiothoracic procedures and related diagnoses, with a focus on post-operative cardiac care and cardiogenic instability. Travel requirement: 75-mile radius; locals within the radius may be considered at a reduced rate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to CTICU patients, including post-cardiac surgery and those with cardiogenic shock or related CTICU diagnoses
• Monitor hemodynamics, manage vasoactive medications, support ventilated patients, and respond to critical events
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; ensure accurate documentation in EPIC
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans, uphold ICU protocols, and ensure patient safety
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, develop and update care plans, and communicate changes during shift handoffs
• Maintain accurate charting, ensure regulatory compliance, and advocate for timely interventions

Requirements

• 2+ years of cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) or equivalent critical care experience
• Experience with fresh hearts is REQUIRED
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS REQUIRED
• EPIC experience REQUIRED
• Travel experience REQUIRED
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
• Travel eligibility for a 75-mile radius assignment (locals may be eligible at a reduced rate)

Benefits

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing coordination and EPIC onboarding assistance
• Travel and payroll coordination to simplify the assignment process
• Ongoing assignment support from the Healthforce team

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $2,267 to $2,447 per week.

Schedule

Nights, 12-hour shifts.