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Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse – Travel Facility:MVHS Inc. Location:Utica, New York Department: Critical Care Float Pool Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026 – January 16, 2027 Duration: 13 Weeks
Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week Call: None EMR: Epic Floating: Required Scrub Color: Navy Blue Position Overview MVHS is seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses (RNs) for a 13-week travel assignment supporting the Critical Care Float Pool. This is a true float position. Nurses must be comfortable floating throughout the hospital, including ICU, IMCU, and ED holds.
Nurses may also be assigned to Medical-Surgical units with patient assignments of approximately 6–7 patients. Key Responsibilities Provide safe and comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients. Float between designated hospital units based on patient and staffing needs.
Care for patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including: Stroke and neurological conditions Sepsis Altered mental status (AMS) Respiratory failure Congestive heart failure (CHF) Post-STEMI patients Cardiogenic shock Cardiothoracic surgery patients Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) Trauma Major postoperative conditions Monitor patients and recognize changes in clinical condition. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Safely manage critical-care equipment and therapies within scope of practice. Maintain accurate documentation using Epic. Adapt quickly to different units, patient populations, and workflows.
Critical Care Experience Candidates must have 2+ years of ICU experience and be comfortable caring for high-acuity patients. The Critical Care Float Pool may involve exposure to advanced equipment and therapies including: Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Ventriculostomy Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) The critical care float pool has approximately 42 beds.
Requirements Minimum 2 years of ICU experience. Previous travel nursing experience required. Active New York RN license at the time of submission.
BLS certification. ACLS certification. NIH certification.
Epic experience. Willingness and ability to float throughout the hospital. Must be willing to float to ICU, IMCU, and ED holds.
Must be willing to float to Medical-Surgical units and manage assignments of approximately 6–7 patients. Assignment Details Night
6:30 PM – 7:00 AM 36 hours per week. No on-call requirement. Floating is an essential part of the position.
Block scheduling is not guaranteed. Local and travel candidates may be considered. (75 Miles radius rule) Requested time off (RTO) must be provided at the time of submission.
Patient Population The Critical Care Float Pool supports patients requiring a broad range of critical and acute-care services, including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, surgical, trauma, and postoperative care. Apply today for the Critical Care Float Pool RN travel assignment in Utica, New York.
About the role
MVHS is seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses (RNs) for a 13-week travel assignment supporting the Critical Care Float Pool.