Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Healthforce•City of Rochester, NY

4d•$2,356 - $2,496•Onsite

About The Position

This travel assignment is in a hospital setting on a neurosurgical/ICU mixed-acuity unit that includes both floor-level care and an 8-bed high-acuity step-down unit requiring neuro/hemodynamic monitoring. The schedule includes weekends, holidays, on-call, callback, and unit-specific charge responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

RN license active in New York (NY RN license only)
BLS certification (American Heart Association)
NIHSS certification/competency required
Telemetry experience required
Two years of step-down/PCU experience
Neuro/Stroke high-acuity experience required
Ability to work in a hospital setting and meet the demands of a travel assignment

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care for neuro and ICU patients on a mixed-acuity unit, including floor-level and high-acuity step-down patients.
Conduct frequent neuro assessments (Q1 checks), monitor hemodynamics, and manage neuro devices such as external ventricular drains and lumbar drains; recognize and respond to changes in neurological status.
Manage arterial lines, tubes/drains, and other critical care devices; administer and titrate medications (including vasopressors and sedatives per protocol) and monitor responses.
Telemetry and cardiac monitoring; recognize and respond to arrhythmias, seizures, and other neurologic emergencies; initiate appropriate interventions and escalate as needed.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (neurosurgery, neurology, anesthesia, respiratory therapy, and case management) to develop and implement individualized care plans; participate in rounds and care conferences.
Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record; participate in discharge planning, family education, and transition of care while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.