Position Title: Registered Nurse - Critical Care - Float
Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Contract (Local or Travel options available)
Shift: Day Shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (combination of 8- or 10-hour shifts depending on unit needs)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hourly Pay: $55/hr
Weekly Pay: $1,897.50/week
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking Registered Nurse - Critical Care for an exciting Travel or Local job in Utica, NY.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor complex, rapidly changing conditions.
Administer and titrate critical medications, including vasoactive drips, sedatives, and analgesics, per provider orders and hospital protocols.
Manage ventilators, invasive lines (central lines, arterial lines), and other advanced medical equipment.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Document all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in the EMR.
Respond to life-threatening emergencies, including CPR and code team participation.
Float between various critical care units based on staffing and patient acuity, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Ensure adherence to infection control standards, patient safety policies, and hospital protocols.
Provide emotional support and education to patients and families regarding critical illness, procedures, and recovery.
Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development activities.
Qualifications:
Active New York State RN license
BLS and ACLS certification (AHA required)
Minimum 1 year of recent Critical Care (ICU, CCU, or Step-Down) experience
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with EMR systems preferred
For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.