Step into a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as an ICU Registered Nurse in Rochester, New York, where your critical care expertise can shape outcomes in a fast‑paced environment. Beginning February 2, 2026, you’ll embark on a weeks‑long assignment designed to challenge your skills, expand your professional footprint, and connect you with a network of like‑minded caregivers focused on excellence. Weekly pay ranges from $2,103 to $2,156, with flexibility built into the schedule, while guaranteed hours stand at 0.0, reflecting the dynamic rhythm of travel assignments across the country. This is your chance to deliver lifesaving care where it matters most, while discovering how travel nursing can accelerate your growth and broaden your perspective. You’ll be supported every step of the way by a team that understands the demands of critical care and the rewards of making a difference in real time.

Rochester offers a compelling blend of small‑city charm and big‑city access, making it an ideal base for a travel ICU RN. You’ll be immersed in a robust healthcare ecosystem, complemented by the natural beauty of upstate New York: the sparkling Finger Lakes, serene lakefronts, and easy access to the Adirondack region for weekend adventures. Stroll historic neighborhoods, enjoy world‑class museums, and savor a thriving culinary scene, all while maintaining the flexibility travel nursing provides. For those who want to explore more, this assignment can also serve as a gateway to other locations across the United States, giving you the opportunity to rotate through diverse ICU environments and broaden your critical care repertoire while building a portable, in‑demand skill set.

As an ICU RN, you’ll manage critically ill patients with confidence and precision, leading care in a high‑acuity setting. Your responsibilities include continuous patient assessment, invasive line monitoring, ventilator management, hemodynamic support, and timely initiation or adjustment of therapies under physician direction. You’ll titrate vasoactive medications, interpret arterial and central line data, and participate in rapid response and code scenarios with calm authority. Collaboration is at the core of your role: you’ll work closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and family members to deliver evidence‑based care, coordinate consults, and ensure seamless transitions of care. Documentation and adherence to best practices are essential, with a focus on infection control, sedation management, weaning strategies, and delirium screening. This assignment offers opportunities for professional growth—from pursuing CCRN certification to developing leadership within the unit or specialty teams. In addition, you’ll have access to ongoing education, simulation labs, and mentorship that supports your clinical advancement while you serve as a stabilizing presence for patients and families alike.

The financial and logistical benefits of this opportunity are designed to support your focus on patient care. In addition to competitive weekly pay, there is potential for a signing or performance bonus, housing assistance, and the possibility of extension on successful completion of the assignment. You’ll enjoy comprehensive travel support, including 24/7 assistance from our dedicated team, a responsive travel coordinator, and access to credentialing and onboarding resources that streamline your transition into each new assignment. Our program emphasizes flexibility and security: you can pivot among locations to suit your personal and professional goals, all while maintaining a high standard of clinical practice and patient outcomes. The combination of meaningful patient impact, steady professional challenge, and robust support makes this a uniquely rewarding path for ICU RNs seeking growth without compromising work‑life balance.

Company values center on empowering nursing staff to reach higher levels of expertise while fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive workplace. You’ll find mentorship, structured pathways for career advancement, and opportunities to contribute to process improvements that elevate patient care. Our environment emphasizes well‑being, recognition of your clinical contributions, and investment in your ongoing education—so you can sustain excellence over the long term. If you’re seeking a team that values your voice, provides resources to expand your practice, and supports you as you lead and learn, you’ve found a partner in this travel nursing program.

Ready to apply? This is your chance to join a company that respects your skill, champions your development, and invites you to shape the future of critical care nursing. Begin your journey with us today, in Rochester and beyond, where every shift offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while exploring vibrant communities and breathtaking landscapes. Your expertise belongs here—apply now and elevate your ICU nursing career to new heights.

Please 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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About TLC Nursing
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.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.