Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Healthforce • City of Rochester, NY

1d • $2,280 - $2,350 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in an ICU/Stepdown Neurosurgical Unit in Rochester, NY. The assignment is for 17 weeks, starting on 09/14/2026. The role involves providing direct bedside nursing care to neurosurgical patients with mixed acuity, including those in a high-acuity step-down component and floor-level patients. Responsibilities include conducting neuro assessments, managing neurocritical care devices, maintaining telemetry monitoring, assisting with pre- and post-procedural care, and documenting patient information in the electronic medical record.

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/on-call as scheduled

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 (eg, 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

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
• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior