Travel Nurse RN - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - $2,208 per week in New York City, NY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Surgical Intensive Care Unit Location: New York City, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,208 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 11 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified SICU RN in New York City, New York, 10025! Job Title: Clinical Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Cardiac ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of cardiac ICU experience required License: NYS RN License Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - 2 years of post open heart and cardiac care unit experience - Minimum 2 years RN experience - Epic experience highly preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Description: The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who 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 the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care 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 and delegating to others as appropriate. 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 of modified primary nursing and demonstrates effective allocation of material resources. Role models the principles of relationship centered care through facilitation of various actions including admission welcome, bedside shift report, and purposeful hourly rounding. Considers patient 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 enhance understanding of patients' perceptions of care. Initiates service recovery for patients and family members who have concerns and escalates issues as needed. Demonstrates caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening through dialogue and actions. Conducts purposeful hourly rounding on assigned patients addressing key patient care components. 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 guidelines and procedures. Engages in formal and informal peer and institutional review processes. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice activities, and nursing research studies. Contributes to quality and safety practices and required compliance measures. Implements principles of high reliability to identify and avoid high-risk behaviors to provide a safe environment for patients. Utilizes institutional information technology by accurately documenting nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement initiatives. Performs charge nurse duties as assigned. Coordinates with nursing leadership to ensure supplies are appropriately utilized and inventory is sufficient for patient care. Escalates material or staffing resource deficits to appropriate leadership. Documents in an accurate and thorough manner in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and standards of care. Facilitates patient throughput on a shift basis. Contributes to a supportive environment for clinical colleagues, patients, and their families. Advances clinical competence in nursing practice. Projects a professional image to colleagues and communicates with styles that demonstrate caring and respect. Incorporates ethical principles into decision-making for patients and families. Encourages and demonstrates a spirit of scholarship, inquiry, lifelong learning, and innovation for self and others. Participates in shared decision-making through specialty practice councils, nursing department committees, and unit initiatives. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 28649766EXPTEMP

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