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!

Travel & Local ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Utica, NY

Agency: NurseAmerica

Location: Utica, New York (Major Regional Medical Center)

Pay Rate: Up to $2,800 / week (Includes tax-free stipends for eligible travelers)

Referral Bonus: Up to $500 for referring qualified RNs

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (3x12s)

Candidate Eligibility: Both Travel (>75 miles) & Local (<75 miles) accepted

Available Start Dates & Shifts

• Shift: Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Start Dates:
• November 02, 2026
• November 30, 2026
• December 14, 2026

Position Overview & Requirements

We are seeking experienced, highly skilled Critical Care RNs for 13-week night-shift contracts at a premier medical center in Utica, NY. Multiple start dates are available for late fall and early winter.

Submission Requirements:

• Experience: 2+ years of recent ICU experience required (4–5 years preferred) across SICU, CTICU, Trauma ICU, MS ICU, or Neuro ICU.
• Travel Experience: Prior travel RN experience is strictly required.
• Licensure: Active New York State (NYS) RN License in hand (NURSYS verification required).
• Certifications:
• Current AHA BLS
• Current AHA ACLS
• Current NIHSS
• EMR Proficiency: EPIC experience required.
• Specialty Skills: CRRT & Prismaflex experience required. Cardiac/CTICU experience is highly preferred and prioritized by management.
• Documentation: Up-to-date resume, Driver’s License (address matching profile demographics), completed Skills Checklist, and Requested Time Off (RTO) submitted up front.

Unit Details & Specifics

• Unit Capacity: 42 total beds (Neuro/Med: 22, Surg/Trauma: 14, CTICU: 6)
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Strokes, Sepsis, AMS, Neuro Interventions (TCAR), Respiratory Failure, CHF, Post-STEMI, CV Surgery, Cardiogenic Shock, AAA, Major Post-Op Surgery, and Trauma.
• Specialty Equipment: CRRT (PRISMA or NxStage), IABP, Ventriculostomy, ICP monitoring, TTM (Arctic Sun).
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Floating Required: Yes, as needed (to all units except Behavioral and ER, unless holding).