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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) | Utica, New York

Advance your travel nursing career as an experienced ICU Registered Nurse in a specialized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Utica, New York. This on-site assignment is ideal for a critical care nurse who is confident caring for complex cardiothoracic patients, including fresh post-operative heart patients. Utica is a welcoming Mohawk Valley community known for its scenic surroundings, four-season recreation, and convenient access to regional cultural and outdoor attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,100–$2,210
• Location: Utica, New York
• Healthcare Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Nursing Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 6, 2027
• Position Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse assignment
• Openings: 1

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New York
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or cardiovascular critical care nursing experience
• Required experience caring for fresh post-operative cardiac surgery patients
• Cardiovascular critical care experience or certification
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent experience using the EPIC electronic health record (EHR)
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills

Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients
• Care for patients recovering from cardiovascular surgery, including fresh post-operative heart patients
• Manage patients with complex diagnoses such as cardiogenic shock, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and other cardiovascular conditions
• Continuously assess patient status, recognize changes in condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring therapeutic responses
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EPIC
• Promote safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care throughout each night shift

Apply now for this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Utica, New York, and join a specialized cardiovascular critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.