Job Title: Registered Nurse – ICU
Location: Newark, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week | Every Other Weekend
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $60 - $63/hr
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced ICU RN to provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, monitor complex conditions, and support critical care interventions.
Required Qualifications
Active New York State RN License in hand at the time of submission.
Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience.
Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Strong critical care and patient assessment skills.
Charge RN experience highly preferred.
First-time travelers may be considered.
Ability to work every other weekend and float as required.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill ICU patients.
Monitor patients closely and identify changes in condition.
Manage complex patient care and respond promptly to clinical changes.
Administer medications and treatments safely according to physician orders.
Perform ongoing assessments and accurately document patient status.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Maintain patient safety and follow infection-control procedures.
Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
Assist with emergency interventions and critical care procedures.
Communicate effectively during shift changes and handoffs.
Float to other units as required.