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Utica, NY

Cardiothoracic ICU | Travel RN | Night Shift | Utica, NY

Join a specialized Cardiothoracic ICU caring for complex, high-acuity cardiovascular patients. This is a 13-week travel contract with night shifts (12-hour nights).

Unit & Patient Population

The CTICU manages critically ill patients following open-heart and cardiovascular surgery, including those presenting with cardiogenic shock and aortic aneurysm repair. Direct experience with fresh post-cardiac-surgery patients (fresh hearts) is required — this is a non-negotiable clinical expectation.

Schedule

  • 12-hour night shifts
  • 89 guaranteed hours per contract period
  • Start date: November 9, 2026

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of CTICU or cardiac ICU experience
  • Fresh heart experience required
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Active RN license applicable to New York
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (all required)

Additional Details

  • Candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to adjusted compensation
  • Location: Utica, NY

If you have a strong cardiac surgery background and thrive in a fast-paced critical care environment, this role offers a focused, high-acuity practice setting for experienced CTICU nurses.