NurseAmerica is a premier nurse employer in the United States that prides itself on connecting highly qualified healthcare professionals to leading healthcare organizations. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and programs for licensure and continued education. With our commitment to excellence, we are seeking skilled nurses in various specialities ready to take the next steps in their careers!

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Critical Care (CTICU) | Travel Contract

Company: NurseAmerica

Location: Utica

Department: Cardiovascular ICU (CTICU)

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Start Date: June 15, 2026

End Date: September 14, 2026

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Weekly

Employment Type: Travel RN

Candidate Type: Travel & Local Candidates Accepted

Pay Package

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,900

Weekly Housing & Meals Stipend (Tax-Free): $1,200

Weekly Taxable Wages: $1,700 

Position Overview

NurseAmerica is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular Critical Care (CTICU) travel assignment in Utica, NY. This position is ideal for highly skilled ICU nurses with strong cardiothoracic experience, including the management of fresh heart patients.

The CTICU unit consists of 6 beds and specializes in the care of critically ill cardiovascular surgery patients.

Unit Details

• Unit: Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)
• Beds: 6
• Common Diagnoses:
• Cardiovascular surgery recovery
• Cardiogenic shock
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of CTICU or critical care experience required
• Experience with fresh heart patients REQUIRED
• Prior travel nursing experience REQUIRED
• EPIC charting experience REQUIRED
• Active RN license
• ACLS certification REQUIRED
• BLS certification REQUIRED
• NIHSS certification REQUIRED

Schedule & Contract Information

• 12-hour night shifts
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• No on-call requirement
• Daily overtime after 24 hours
• Weekly overtime after 48 hours

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