Job Title: Travel RN – ICU/Float
Position Type: Travel
Location: Main Campus, 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift Schedule: Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
Holiday Requirement: Rotating
Specialty: RN - ICU (Neuro ICU/SICU)
Years of Experience: 2+ Years of ICU Staff Experience Required
EMR System: Epic
Parking: Available at designated facility parking locations

Compensation and Benefits:

• Weekly Gross: $2,874.00 Per Week
• On W2(Taxable): $774.00 Per Week ($21.5/hour)
• Stipend (Non-Taxable): $2,100.00 Per Week

Position Overview:
Albany Medical Center is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro ICU/SICU to provide exceptional care for patients in the Neuro ICU and Surgical ICU departments. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of ICU staff experience, including Neuro ICU/SICU settings, and be proficient with Epic electronic medical records (EMR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care: Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the Neuro ICU and SICU.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, specialists, and support staff to provide optimal patient care.
• Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, neurological status, and overall health. Assess patients' needs and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient conditions, interventions, and responses to treatment in the Epic EMR system.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient care and comfort while maintaining communication with patients' families.
• Compliance: Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, including infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
• Competency Testing: Complete competency testing within 48 hours of submission, sent via email to candidates.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of ICU staff experience required, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in Neuro ICU and SICU settings.
• Licensure: Current RN license required. Candidates with pending state licenses may be considered.
• Epic Experience: Epic EMR experience is REQUIRED.
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills. Ability to work well in a high-pressure environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information:

• Submittals: Competency testing is required within 48 hours of submission, with an up-to-date email address provided.
• Floating Requirements: Candidate may be required to float to other units as needed based on hospital staffing needs.
• Facility Size: Albany Medical Center is a large healthcare facility, and the ICU departments are part of its 700-bed capacity.