ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Travel Contract | Newark, NY

This 13-week night shift contract places you in an adult medical/surgical ICU in New York. The unit manages a focused census of critically ill adult patients and offers a collaborative interdisciplinary environment including respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, and social services.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other units is required

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start: November 2026
• Valid New York RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility

Clinical Skills Required

• Arterial line and central line management
• PICC line management
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade
• IV insulin protocols
• Blood product administration
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• 12-lead ECG acquisition
• Thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia protocols)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (travel experience required)
• Charge nurse experience highly preferred
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS — all required
• Electronic health record proficiency required
• First-time travelers may be considered

Orientation: Approximately 12 hours; pre-start modules apply (up to 10 hours total, partially billable)

COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required