Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,324 per week in New York City, NY

Company: Cynet Health
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: New York City, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,324 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 11 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title: Clinical Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 12 months Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, 2 years of critical care/tele experience, 1 year of travel experience for travel positions (not required for per diem positions) License: Valid state Registered Nurse license Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Must-Have: Preference for experience with electronic health record systems Description: The Clinical Nurse provides safe, competent quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Delivers patient care by incorporating the tenets of professional practice and through the application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, evidence-based practice, and approved organizational nursing standards. Assesses and evaluates patient care needs and applies critical thinking skills in patient care management. Integrates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. Prioritizes all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care. Educates patients and caregivers while anticipating needs and readiness to learn about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team. Manages assignments within the Care Delivery Model and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through actions including admitting welcome, bedside shift report, medication review, and discharge wrap up. Considers patients' values, preferences, cultural diversity, expressed needs, and knowledge in all aspects of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families. Uses evidence-based practices to increase understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and families who have concerns and escalates to appropriate management when necessary. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. Practices safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates clinical skills and knowledge crucial to quality and safety in the patient population served. Implements process improvement strategies based on institutional evidence-based practices. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice activities. Contributes to quality and safety practices and compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to avoid high-risk behaviors to ensure a safe environment for patients. Escalates potential safety hazards or gaps from best practices following institutional protocols. Documents nursing practice accurately and thoroughly to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned and coordinates with management to ensure supplies are adequately utilized. Demonstrates patient-focused and cost-effective approaches to care regarding equipment and resources. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice and supports the development of clinical colleagues and members of the healthcare team. Projects a professional image to colleagues and communicates with care, respect, compassion, and empathy. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, and lifelong learning for self and others. Participates in decision-making through nursing department committees and unit initiatives. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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