Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in the ICU/Stepdown (Neurosurgical Unit) in Rochester, NY. Start date: 09/14/2026. Contract duration: 17 weeks.

About the Role

Hospital setting focused on neurosurgical care with mixed acuity, including an eight-bed high-acuity step-down component and floor-level patients. This role involves 12-hour night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call/callback as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside nursing care to neurosurgical patients in an ICU/step-down environment, including brain tumor cases, spinal malformations, neuroendovascular care, and epilepsy surgery patients.
• Conduct neuro assessments with Q1 checks and monitor for evolving neurological status; respond to neurologic changes promptly.
• Manage neurocritical care devices and therapies (e.g., EVDs, lumbar drains, subdural drains, arterial lines); administer medications including 3% NS and Cardene drips as ordered.
• Maintain telemetry monitoring and hemodynamic stability; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Assist with pre- and post-procedural care for neurosurgical interventions (carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm clipping/coiling, DBS insertion, VP shunts) and support seizure management.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record; communicate changes with physicians and families; ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in New York (NY RN).
• BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• NIHSS certification or demonstrated competency required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Two years of RN experience, with explicit stepdown/PCU and neurosurgery exposure.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity neuro/step-down setting; flexibility to cover weekends, holidays, and on-call as scheduled.

Pay

Weekly pay: $2,280–$2,350 per week. No guaranteed hours.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays. On-call/callback as needed.

Benefits

• Dedicated recruiter support with travel assistance.
• 24/7 clinical and operations support throughout the assignment.
• Access to credentialing fast-tracking to minimize start delays.
• Orientation and on-site clinical support to facilitate integration into the neurosurgical unit.
• Opportunities for assignment extensions based on unit need and performance.