Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
Saratoga Springs, New York
Staffing partner
RN
Posted Aug 21 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- ICU
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- 13 weeks · starts Sep 14, 2026 · Travel
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Setting
- Hospital
More role details
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Staffing partner
- Healthforce
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU in Saratoga Springs, New York. This travel assignment is for nights (3 x 12-hour shifts) in an ICU unit serving adult and geriatric populations. Start date: 09/14/2026. Duration: several weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,963 to $2,013 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Setting: hospital ICU with interdisciplinary support.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,963–$2,013 per week
Read the full posting
- Orientation: 24 hours prior to start
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Assignment type: Travel – temporary
- Location scope: Albany/Saratoga region
- Start date: 09/14/2026
Responsibilities
- Provide ICU-level nursing care for adult and geriatric patients requiring critical care support
- Manage ventilated patients, including ventilator care and high-flow nasal cannula as appropriate
- Care for central lines/PICC lines and supervise related therapies
- Monitor patient status, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to rhythm changes
- Administer blood products and IV insulin protocols as prescribed
- Collaborate with PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response, Transportation, and Unit Secretary to coordinate care
- Document patient care in Epic and uphold high standards of charting accuracy
Requirements
- Active New York Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
- Minimum 3 years of current ICU experience
- Ability to read rhythms; must pass facility proctored rhythm identification testing; Relias ECG exam required
- Proficient with Epic charting
- Willing to float within the available skill set; weekend and night coverage as required
- Flu vaccine or documented exemption required; COVID-19 vaccination not required
- Residency/compliance: Candidates must reside outside the 50-mile radius of the following counties (Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster) or be located beyond these counties to be eligible
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Orientation coordination and onboarding assistance
- Credentialing coordination to meet scheduling timelines
- Access to assignment resources for Epic charting and rhythm testing requirements
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Pay disclaimer rule
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
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Requirements
- Active New York Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
- BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications
- Minimum 3 years of current ICU experience
- Ability to read rhythms; must pass facility proctored rhythm identification testing; Relias ECG exam required
- Proficient with Epic charting
- Willing to float within the available skill set; weekend and night coverage as required
- Flu vaccine or documented exemption required; COVID-19 vaccination not required
- Residency/compliance: Candidates must reside outside the 50-mile radius of the following counties (Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster) or be located beyond these counties to be eligible
Place
- City
- Saratoga Springs, New York
- Median rent
- $1,470/mo
- Local household income
- $105,944/yr
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
Saratoga Springs blends historic horse-racing heritage with natural mineral springs and a downtown core along Broadway. Spa State Park offers trails and performing arts, while the summer racing season draws visitors nationwide. A college-town atmosphere rounds out this compact upstate city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Healthforce is a travel nursing staffing agency based in Rochester, NY, that places registered nurses in temporary clinical assignments across multiple states. Assignments have been listed in locations such as Utica, NY and Salida, CO, indicating a multi-state operational footprint.…
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