Location: New York, NY
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks (NO BENEFITS)
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 3 Shifts per Week, 11.5 Hours per Shift (34.5 Hours Weekly)
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong critical care nursing background, with hands-on experience in conscious sedation, IV insertion, and phlebotomy.
The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients, monitor complex medical conditions, administer treatments, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and high-quality clinical outcomes.
Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
Monitor patients' vital signs, clinical status, and responses to treatment.
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
Perform IV insertion and phlebotomy procedures safely and accurately.
Provide nursing support during conscious sedation procedures, including appropriate patient monitoring.
Assist with critical care interventions and coordinate patient care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including patient assessments, treatments, and clinical observations.
Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical quality standards.
Respond appropriately to changes in patient conditions and emergency situations.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and care requirements, as appropriate.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable regulations.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Primary-source verification of RN license and registration through the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience.
Minimum 2 years of conscious sedation experience.
Minimum 2 years of IV insertion and phlebotomy experience.
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
New York State RN license documentation.