Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Ithaca, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,360 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 6/7/2026

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 PM - 07:15 AM Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications: BLS Must-Have: - Minimum 2 years of ICU experience - Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg/Tele experience - Minimum 2 years of ED experience - Triage experience required - Charge Nurse experience preferred - Epic experience required Description: This is a float position. Candidates must have at least 2 of the 3 areas of competence. The position involves bedside patient care. Every other weekend and every other holiday are required. The ICU has a 16-bed capacity and provides intermediate care. The average daily census is 81, with a 2:1 ratio for ICU patients and a 1:3 ratio for intermediate care patients. The Med/Surg/Tele units have a 32-bed capacity. The average daily census ranges from 17 to 22, with a 1:5 patient ratio supported by nursing assistants. Additional support is provided by a lightly assigned Charge Nurse, maintaining a 1:2 patient ratio. The ED has 23 monitored beds with an average daily census of 70 to 100 patients, covering all stages of life. The patient ratio is 1:4, increasing to 1:5 during surgical staffing, with nursing assistant support. A dedicated triage nurse is available in the ED.

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

1. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise.
2. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms.
3. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies.
4. 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.
5. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options.

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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