Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Poughkeepsie, New York.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring NY RN licensure and critical care float capability across stepdown units.

• Work within the ICU/CCU and support the critical care service line, including ICU/MSDU holds in the ED
• Night shift, 12.5-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), alternating weekends
• Floating required within the critical care service line to Medical Stepdown, Surgical Stepdown, and Cardiothoracic Stepdown units
• Care for patients requiring ventilators, endotracheal tubes, and tracheostomy management
• Manage immediate post-surgical, trauma, neurosurgery, and neuro intervention patients
• Experience with post cardiac cath, DKA, cardiac drips, and sedation titration
• Monitor arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and transvenous pacing wires
• Care for post structural heart patients with telemetry monitoring

• Active NYS RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required for this unit type
• 3+ years of critical care/ICU experience preferred
• Strong lab interpretation, critical thinking, and time management skills required
• Two professional references from previous managers required for consideration

• Provide direct patient care across the critical care service line with a focus on ICU-level acuity
• Local candidates within 60 miles accepted at a reduced rate
• Work week runs Saturday 11:00 PM to Saturday 11:00 PM at this facility
• Candidates with prior employment at Northwell or Nuvance Health locations will undergo an eligibility review process before being confirmed

American Traveler Job  #P-768740. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.