Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
Rochester, NY
Contracted
URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
Mid Level
Step into a dynamic Travel Registered Nurse role in the ICU, where your expertise in critical care will shape outcomes and elevate patient care in Rochester, New York. Begin on 01/20/2026 and bring your acuity, compassion, and leadership to a high-impact environment that thrives on teamwork, precision, and innovative care. This assignment is more than a job—it’s a chance to advance your professional trajectory while making a lasting difference for patients and families during their most challenging times. As you embark on this journey, picture the balance of a meaningful ICU experience with the vibrant, diverse energy of upstate New York, a state renowned for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and world-class dining and arts. In your downtime, you’ll have the opportunity to explore nearby Finger Lakes wineries, waterfall trails, and scenic parks, where the surroundings reflect the care you bring to every shift.
Location Benefits: Rochester offers a robust healthcare landscape with cutting-edge units, collaborative teams, and opportunities to contribute to complex patient populations. Working here means you’ll be part of a thriving urban center with a welcoming community, easy access to New York City for occasional excursions, and a lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with regional charm. Beyond the city, the assignment may open doors to travel across various locations in the United States, expanding your clinical perspective and exposing you to a spectrum of ICU protocols, patient demographics, and hospital cultures. You’ll gain exposure to diverse case mixes—from high-acuity post-surgical stabilization to medically complex critical care—while enjoying the efficiencies of a well-supported travel program that prioritizes your safety, growth, and work-life balance.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Provide expert critical care management for ICU patients, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, invasive lines, titration of vasoactive medications, and rapid-response decision-making. Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and ancillary teams to deliver evidence-based care, participate in daily rounds, implement care plans, and ensure meticulous documentation. Deliver compassionate communication with patients’ families, support discharge planning, and advocate for patient safety and comfort. Maintain strict infection control standards, participate in quality-improvement initiatives, and mentor new staff or traveling teammates to uphold clinical excellence across shifts.
- Professional growth: This ICU assignment is designed to accelerate your expertise through exposure to complex cases, advanced monitoring, and interprofessional collaboration. Benefit from ongoing education, opportunities to pursue specialty certifications, and a clear pathway to demonstrate leadership within high-stakes critical care environments.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a competitive weekly compensation range of $2,122-$2,235, with additional incentives such as a bonuses program and robust housing assistance to ease relocation. There are extension opportunities for continued engagement beyond the initial contract, allowing you to tailor the length of your assignment to your career goals and personal plans.
- Comprehensive support: Access 24/7 support from a dedicated team while you travel with the company. This includes clinical and logistical assistance, daily check-ins, and rapid troubleshooting so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
- Work options: The program affords the flexibility to work in Rochester while also offering the potential to rotate through other locations across the U.S., enriching your clinical experience and maintaining a dynamic professional rhythm. While guaranteed hours are not provided, you’ll benefit from a well-structured schedule, predictable rotations where possible, and a transparent process to maximize consistency and reliability in your earnings.
- Additional opportunities: In addition to clinical autonomy, you’ll have chances to contribute to unit-based initiatives, participate in mentorship for new travel nurses, and engage with program leadership to influence best practices in critical care delivery.
Company Values: Our organization is committed to empowering every nurse to pursue excellence, advance professionally, and thrive within a supportive, collaborative culture. We believe in recognizing talent, fostering continuous learning, and creating an environment where clinicians feel valued, heard, and equipped to grow. Your expertise will be cultivated in a setting that prioritizes patient outcomes, teamwork, and a positive, resilient workplace where your contributions genuinely matter.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to elevate your ICU nursing career and join a company that honors your skills, adaptability, and dedication to high-quality care, apply today. This is your moment to join a forward-thinking team that supports your development, respects your time, and values the impact you bring to critically ill patients and their families. Ready to explore new horizons, expand your clinical horizons, and help shape the future of critical care? Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey in Rochester and beyond.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: Rochester offers a robust healthcare landscape with cutting-edge units, collaborative teams, and opportunities to contribute to complex patient populations. Working here means you’ll be part of a thriving urban center with a welcoming community, easy access to New York City for occasional excursions, and a lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with regional charm. Beyond the city, the assignment may open doors to travel across various locations in the United States, expanding your clinical perspective and exposing you to a spectrum of ICU protocols, patient demographics, and hospital cultures. You’ll gain exposure to diverse case mixes—from high-acuity post-surgical stabilization to medically complex critical care—while enjoying the efficiencies of a well-supported travel program that prioritizes your safety, growth, and work-life balance.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Key responsibilities: Provide expert critical care management for ICU patients, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, invasive lines, titration of vasoactive medications, and rapid-response decision-making. Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, respiratory therapists, and ancillary teams to deliver evidence-based care, participate in daily rounds, implement care plans, and ensure meticulous documentation. Deliver compassionate communication with patients’ families, support discharge planning, and advocate for patient safety and comfort. Maintain strict infection control standards, participate in quality-improvement initiatives, and mentor new staff or traveling teammates to uphold clinical excellence across shifts.
- Professional growth: This ICU assignment is designed to accelerate your expertise through exposure to complex cases, advanced monitoring, and interprofessional collaboration. Benefit from ongoing education, opportunities to pursue specialty certifications, and a clear pathway to demonstrate leadership within high-stakes critical care environments.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a competitive weekly compensation range of $2,122-$2,235, with additional incentives such as a bonuses program and robust housing assistance to ease relocation. There are extension opportunities for continued engagement beyond the initial contract, allowing you to tailor the length of your assignment to your career goals and personal plans.
- Comprehensive support: Access 24/7 support from a dedicated team while you travel with the company. This includes clinical and logistical assistance, daily check-ins, and rapid troubleshooting so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
- Work options: The program affords the flexibility to work in Rochester while also offering the potential to rotate through other locations across the U.S., enriching your clinical experience and maintaining a dynamic professional rhythm. While guaranteed hours are not provided, you’ll benefit from a well-structured schedule, predictable rotations where possible, and a transparent process to maximize consistency and reliability in your earnings.
- Additional opportunities: In addition to clinical autonomy, you’ll have chances to contribute to unit-based initiatives, participate in mentorship for new travel nurses, and engage with program leadership to influence best practices in critical care delivery.
Company Values: Our organization is committed to empowering every nurse to pursue excellence, advance professionally, and thrive within a supportive, collaborative culture. We believe in recognizing talent, fostering continuous learning, and creating an environment where clinicians feel valued, heard, and equipped to grow. Your expertise will be cultivated in a setting that prioritizes patient outcomes, teamwork, and a positive, resilient workplace where your contributions genuinely matter.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to elevate your ICU nursing career and join a company that honors your skills, adaptability, and dedication to high-quality care, apply today. This is your moment to join a forward-thinking team that supports your development, respects your time, and values the impact you bring to critically ill patients and their families. Ready to explore new horizons, expand your clinical horizons, and help shape the future of critical care? Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey in Rochester and beyond.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
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Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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