Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU (ICU), Rochester, New York. Travel - temporary assignment starting 08/17/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,070 to $2,210 per week. Shift: 12-hour rotating days/evenings/nights with weekends and holidays on-call. Work setting: hospital environment. The role supports Level II nursing care under the direction of the Nurse Manager and may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee responsibilities.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,070–$2,210 per week
- Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (D/E/N)
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Work setting: hospital-based ICU/stepdown environment
- Rotating schedule includes weekends and holidays on-call/callback

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as a Level II RN in a high-acuity neuro/stepdown unit with telemetry capabilities
- Assume expanded responsibilities as needed, including charge nurse, preceptor, and committee participation
- Perform frequent neuro assessments (Q1 checks) and manage neuro-specific devices and procedures as described, such as EVDs, lumbar drains, subdural drains, arterial lines, and related therapies
- Monitor and administer medications and drips (e.g., 3% NS, cardene drips) and coordinate with neurosurgery for interventions such as aneurysm clipping/coiling or DBS considerations
- Maintain high standards of patient safety, documentation, and care planning per established guidelines; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families
- Manage telemetry patients with attention to stroke, neurosurgical, and postoperative needs; respond to rapid changes in condition and participate in on-call or after-hours coverage as required

Requirements
- NY RN license (active) required
- BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
- Telemetry experience required
- Stepdown/PCU experience required
- Minimum of two (2) years RN experience
- High-acuity stroke and neurosurgery experience required
- ACLS preferred; NIHSS preferred
- Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, on-call, and callbacks

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Housing assistance available
- Extension opportunities and ongoing placement support
- Nationwide assignments offered through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.