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Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Ithaca, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,360 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 5/31/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Ithaca, New York, 14850! Job Title: RN Float Profession: RN Float Specialty: RN Float Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 06:45 AM - 07:15 PM Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License required Certifications: BLS required Must-Have: Candidates need to have at least 2 of the 3 areas of competence: 1. ICU - minimum 2 years ICU experience 2. Med/Surg/Tele - minimum 1 year Med/Surg/Tele experience 3. ED - minimum 2 years ED experience, triage experience required, charge nurse experience preferred Description: This is a float position. It involves bedside patient care. Epic experience is required. Candidates must work every other weekend and every other holiday. Unit description for critical care: The unit consists of 16 beds for ICU and intermediate care with an average daily census of 81. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 for ICU and 1:3 for intermediate care. Unit description for Med/Surg/Tele: The unit consists of 32 beds with an average daily census of 17-22. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5, and it is 1:6 during surgical staffing. There is nursing assistant support available. Additional support comes from a lightly assigned charge nurse with a 1:2 patient ratio. Unit description for emergency department: The unit consists of 23 monitored beds with an average daily census of 70-100 patients of all ages. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, and it is 1:5 during surgical staffing. Nursing assistant support is available, along with a dedicated triage nurse and additional support from an unassigned charge nurse. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. 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. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29808926EXPTEMP