Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,520 per week

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Schenectady, NY (12308) ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Schenectady, NY (12308). Seeking an experienced Critical Care RN for 12-hour night shifts in a modern ICU. Ideal for travel nurses and New York nursing jobs candidates. Job Details - Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,250 - $2,370 per week - Position: ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN / Critical Care RN) - Location: Schenectady, NY 12308 — Schenectady healthcare / New York nursing jobs - Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse) - Start Date: March 30, 2026 - End Date: June 29, 2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00pm – 7:30am, 30-minute unpaid break) — Night Shift ICU RN - Hours per Week: 36 - Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as needed; no call - Floating: Required to float to Stepdown (IMC) and Med-Surg units as needed - Unit: 36 beds (24 ICU, 12 IMC/Stepdown) - Patient Population: Adults (18) - EMR: Cerner (Cerner EMR experience preferred) Job Requirements / Qualifications - Active NYS Registered Nurse license required (can screen without, but license must be active before start) - Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year in ICU / critical care - BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or American Red Cross; may obtain prior to start) - Prior travel nursing experience preferred but not required - Ability to float to Stepdown and Med-Surg units within competency - Compliance documentation due 7 days prior to start date Key Responsibilities - Provide high-quality, compassionate critical care to adult patients in a 36-bed ICU/IMC setting - Monitor and manage patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and post-surgical care (including vascular, thoracic, and cardiac surgery patients) - Perform assessments, administer medications, titrate drips, and manage complex ICU interventions per unit protocols - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehab) to optimize patient outcomes - Float to Stepdown and Med-Surg units as needed and provide competent care across levels of acuity - Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner EMR - Adhere to facility policies, infection control standards, and dress code; participate in bi-weekly orientation sessions as scheduled Experience Schenectady, NY — a community with historic neighborhoods, arts and culture, and nearby outdoor recreation. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for ICU nurses seeking professional growth and clinical challenge in a supportive, modern facility. Apply now to join our healthcare team as an ICU Registered Nurse (Critical Care RN) in Schenectady, NY. Submit your resume and compliance documents to be considered for this travel nursing position. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 464940. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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