Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

TLC Healthforce•Utica, NY

57d

About The Position

Take the helm of critical care as a Registered Nurse in ICU in Utica, New York, where every shift tests your skill, resilience, and compassion, and where your expertise can alter the trajectory of a patient’s life. Begin your journey on 03/23/2026 with assignments lasting several weeks and a dependable guarantee of 36 hours per week, thoughtfully designed to balance demanding clinical work with personal time. This travel opportunity offers a compelling weekly pay range of $2,157 to $2,345, plus competitive benefits, with the potential for contract extensions that deepen your clinical proficiency and broaden your professional network. Imagine serving in a close-knit medical community that values evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the human connection that sustains patients and families through critical illness. And when you’re off shift, you’ll discover the beauty of New York—historic river towns, the Mohawk Valley, lush countryside, and easy access to the Adirondacks—creating a rich backdrop for weekends of exploration and renewal. Utica’s location offers a unique blend of urban access and small-town warmth. You’ll work among advanced ICUs in a setting known for supportive leadership, robust nursing teams, and a philosophy of patient-centered care. The city is a gateway to scenic weekends and cultural experiences—from farmers markets and theaters to outdoor trails along the Chenango Canal and Mohawk River. For clinicians seeking variety, the role also offers the flexibility to rotate through assignments across the United States, experiencing different hospital cultures, patient populations, and shifts that challenge and grow your acuity. You’ll enjoy housing options arranged for you, reputable safety standards, and a community that respects your vital role in critical care. In ICU, you’ll anticipate and respond to rapid patient changes, manage ventilated patients with precision, titrate vasoactive infusions, perform meticulous hemodynamic assessments, and partner with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers to optimize care plans. You’ll lead or participate in daily rounds, execute evidence-based protocols, and guide families with clear, compassionate communication during some of life’s most difficult moments. The role lays pathways for growth: pursue specialized certifications, take on charge nurse responsibilities, mentor new hires, contribute to quality improvement projects, and expand your critical care skill set with ECMO, sepsis management, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring as you progress. We provide and highlight a comprehensive benefits package that includes a sign-on incentive, housing assistance for seamless relocation or temporary stays, and extension opportunities to continue expanding your scope. Our travel program is designed to support you with full travel logistics, access to dedicated coordinators, and 24/7 assistance—ensuring you have help whenever you need it, on every assignment, from onboarding to wrap-up. At the core, the company is devoted to empowering its clinicians. We invest in your career advancement, offering mentorship, ongoing education credits, and pathways to leadership roles as you demonstrate excellence. Our culture champions collaboration, respect, and work-life harmony, recognizing that your wellbeing translates to better patient outcomes. You’ll join a nationwide network of professionals who share a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care, ongoing learning, and a sense of purpose that extends beyond the bedside. Whether you’re adapting to a new unit or returning to a familiar specialty, you’ll find a supportive environment that values your insights and fosters your professional voice. Ready to apply? This is your invitation to join a team that values your contribution and is dedicated to your professional development. Take the next step to ignite your ICU nursing career in Utica, while also enjoying opportunities to explore different communities across the country as your goals evolve. Please note: the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and respond to rapid patient changes
Manage ventilated patients with precision
Titrate vasoactive infusions
Perform meticulous hemodynamic assessments
Partner with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers to optimize care plans
Lead or participate in daily rounds
Execute evidence-based protocols
Guide families with clear, compassionate communication