Travel Registered Nurse CCU Job

Begin your high-impact travel journey as a Registered Nurse, CCU specialist, in Utica, New York, where critical care expertise meets a community that cares as deeply as you do. In this role, you’ll lead complex cardiac and respiratory patient care, guiding patients through delicate recoveries with clinical precision, compassionate communication, and a steady hand under pressure. You’ll coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions, accurate assessments, and seamless transitions from acute care to stabilization, all while advancing your CCU expertise in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. This assignment opens the door to meaningful patient outcomes, ongoing professional development, and the satisfaction of knowing your skills make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Utica and its surrounding Upstate New York beauty offer more than a workplace—it’s a landscape of culture, history, and outdoor wonder. In your time off, you’ll find the Mohawk Valley’s charm, timeless architecture, accessible trails, and nearby scenic escapes that showcase the state’s diverse natural beauty. Across the region, you’ll encounter inviting towns, vibrant arts scenes, seasonal festivities, and a slower pace that complements the intensity of your professional commitments. The location also positions you for convenient getaways to the Adirondacks, the Finger Lakes, and the broader Northeast, providing a balanced rhythm of work and exploration. For clinicians seeking greater breadth, there is the added opportunity to work in various locations across the United States, expanding your clinical footprint, enriching your experience, and building a versatile portfolio of CCU practice in diverse hospital settings.

Role specifics and benefits
- Core responsibilities: Provide advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and support for complex post-operative cardiac and critical care patients. Perform timely quantitative assessments, administer medications and infusions with meticulous dosing accuracy, interpret telemetry and arterial lines, respond to acute changes in patient status, and lead rapid response and code events when needed. Deliver evidence-based, patient- and family-centered education, coordinate with intensivists, cardiologists, and care teams to develop and adjust care plans, and ensure meticulous documentation and handoffs during shift change. Maintain strict adherence to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards while promoting comfort, dignity, and family engagement at every step of the patient journey. Seek opportunities for professional growth within CCU through certifications, mentorship, and hands-on learning in evolving technologies and therapies.
- Growth and development: Access structured pathways for advanced CCU competencies, leadership opportunities, and specialty certifications. Benefit from a culture that prioritizes continuous learning, case reviews, simulation-based training, and opportunities to expand responsibilities as you demonstrate clinical expertise and collaboration with the team.
- Benefits at a glance: Enjoy a competitive weekly pay range of $2,443–$2,472, with guaranteed 48 hours per week. This assignment includes a sign-on or performance-based bonus, comprehensive housing assistance to simplify relocation, and opportunities to extend the contract for continued CCU practice. You will have robust 24/7 support from the traveling program, ensuring you’re connected with clinical leadership, credentialing, staffing, and logistical assistance anytime you need it. The combination of financial predictability and dependable support makes it easier to focus on patient care and personal well-being.
- Support and stability: Expect a dedicated clinical liaison, travel coordination team, and access to 24/7 real-time assistance while traveling with the company. We provide arrival planning, credentialing guidance, shift scheduling clarity, and ongoing access to resources designed to reduce stress and maximize your clinical impact.

Company values
Our organization is built on empowering bedside professionals to advance in their careers, feel valued within a respectful, collaborative culture, and thrive within a supportive work environment. We’re committed to nurturing your professional goals, providing mentorship and opportunities to lead quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring you have the resources and backing to grow as a CCU expert while maintaining work-life balance.

Call to action
If you’re ready to bring your CCU expertise to a community that appreciates your dedication, apply today. This is your chance to join a company that respects your contributions, supports your development, and champions your success across diverse, impactful clinical settings. Start date is 12/08/2025, with a weeks-long assignment designed to provide meaningful, real-world CCU experience in Utica and beyond. 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. Ready to make a lasting impact while advancing your CCU career? Apply now and embark on a dynamic journey where your skills shape better outcomes for patients and families alike.

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Why Join TLC Nursing?
Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401k with matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

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