Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in Rome, NY
Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse with ICU experience to provide critical care in a specialized Intermediate Care Unit setting. This contract role is based in Rome, NY, offering the chance to work with a diverse patient population requiring advanced nursing skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care in a 64-bed IMCU unit, including 15 neuro-designated beds
- Manage patients with complex diagnoses such as neurological, cardiac, trauma, respiratory conditions, COPD, DKA, sepsis, MI, and post-operative care
- Utilize specialty equipment including temporary pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP, Neptune suction devices, and assist with ventilator-dependent patients alongside respiratory therapy
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Support unit operations through flexible scheduling and occasional floating as needed
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Active Registered Nurse license in New York State
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in IMCU, PCU, or comparable step-down critical care units
- Demonstrated travel nursing experience is required
- Current AHA certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Proven proficiency with electronic medical records, specifically EPIC
- Valid drivers license with demographic address alignment
- Ability to provide necessary documentation including NURSYS report, resume, and return-to-office details at submission
Schedule/Hours:
- 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM shifts, block scheduling not guaranteed
- Floating within the hospital as required
About the Location:Rome, NY, is a vibrant community offering a mix of rich history and modern amenities. With a friendly small-town atmosphere, residents enjoy access to quality healthcare facilities, outdoor recreational activities, and a cooperative work environment.
This position is a contract opportunity open to local candidates, encouraging professionals within 75 miles to apply with local rates considered. Candidates must submit all required documentation to be considered.
Take the next step in your nursing career by applying now to work in a challenging and rewarding environment where your expertise in critical care will make a profound impact.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.