Neuro/Surgical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Position  
Location: Albany, NY 
Job Type: Travel Contract   
Duration: 13 weeks  
Shift: 3x12s Nights
Completion Bonus: $7500 (After 3 completed contracts)
Pay: $2728.80/week  

Job Description:  

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Neuro/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide expert critical care to a diverse patient population. This challenging role involves caring for complex post-operative surgical patients, as well as those with acute neurological conditions like stroke and traumatic brain injury. The Neuro/SICU RN must be proficient in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, neurological assessments, and managing life-sustaining equipment. The ideal candidate is a rapid critical thinker, remains calm under pressure, and excels at managing multiple complex priorities in a high-acuity setting.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide direct, high-acuity care to critically ill surgical and neurological patients.
• Perform frequent and detailed neurological assessments (e.g., GCS, cranial nerves) and complex surgical monitoring.
• Monitor and manage various critical medical devices, including ventilators, IV drips, and invasive monitoring systems.
• Administer and titrate vasoactive and neuro-specific medications with precision.
• Identify and respond quickly to changes in patient status, particularly related to neurological and surgical complications.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, neurologists, and the interdisciplinary team to execute complex care plans.
• Maintain meticulous and accurate documentation of all patient care, assessments, and interventions.

Qualifications:  

• Active RN license in New York.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications are preferred; NIHSS is a plus.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent ICU experience, specifically in a Neuro ICU, SICU, or mixed critical care unit.
• COVID vaccine and recent TB test may be required.

Benefits:  

• Weekly pay with competitive rates  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match  
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network  
• Flexible schedules and personalized career support 

About ATC Healthcare  

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses with rewarding career opportunities.  

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.  

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.