Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) — 13-Week Assignment — Watertown, NY (13601)

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) — 13-week assignment in Watertown, NY. Must have recent ICU travel experience and an active New York RN license.

Take your ICU nursing career to the next level with a 13-week travel assignment in Watertown, NY. Join a collaborative critical care team providing evidence-based, high-quality care in a supportive environment. Watertown offers scenic Upstate New York living with easy access to the Thousand Islands region — a great location for travel nurses seeking rewarding clinical experience and outdoor recreation.

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care Nurse / Travel RN
• Location: Watertown, NY 13601 — Upstate New York travel nursing opportunity
• Assignment Type: Travel, On-site, W2 travel nurse
• Start Date: March 23, 2026
• End Date: June 24, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts (nights and days), 3 shifts per week, including weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,990 - $2,100
• Openings: 1
• 100-Mile Radius Rule: Applicants must reside at least 100 miles from Watertown, NY (13601) to be eligible for this travel assignment.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current and active New York State RN license required
• Minimum 1 year recent ICU / critical care nursing experience required
• Must have completed at least one successful travel RN assignment (experienced travelers only)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required within first 6 months of employment
• Strong clinical assessment skills with experience in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiac monitoring
• Proficient with IV infusions, central/arterial line care, medication administration, and EMR documentation
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to recognize and address safety issues, including safe patient handling and use of lifts
• Leadership skills with ability to prioritize, delegate, and assume charge nurse duties as needed
• Previous employees must have been separated for at least 2 years and be eligible for rehire

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based critical care nursing to adult ICU patients
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Manage ventilators, administer and titrate vasoactive drips, and perform hemodynamic monitoring
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely; manage central lines, arterial lines, and other critical care devices
• Educate and support patients and families through critical care and discharge planning
• Recognize and address safety concerns for patients and staff; adhere to safe patient handling protocols
• Demonstrate leadership, effective prioritization, and delegation; may serve as charge nurse when required
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Function effectively in high-stress situations and apply strong clinical judgment and creative problem-solving

Why Watertown, NY? Located in vibrant Upstate New York and Jefferson County, Watertown offers a welcoming community, access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to the Thousand Islands. It’s an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking meaningful ICU experience and a high quality of life between assignments.

Apply now to join this supportive ICU team in Watertown, NY (13601). Experienced travel ICU RNs with an active NY RN license and required certifications are encouraged to apply.

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