Job Description

Step into a high-impact ICU nursing opportunity that blends expert patient care with the compelling possibilities of travel nursing, anchored in the scenic North Country of New York. As a Registered Nurse specializing in Intensive Care, you will join a dedicated team delivering advanced critical care to patients who depend on your precision, composure, and clinical leadership. This assignment places you in Watertown, NY, a vibrant community perched along the St. Lawrence River, where you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere, strong schools, and a gateway to outdoor adventures—from expansive riverfronts to nearby Adirondack trails. Beyond Watertown, you’ll also have the opportunity to expand your horizons across the United States, experiencing diverse hospital settings, patient populations, and interdisciplinary collaborations that sharpen your expertise and broaden your professional perspective. If you’re ready to merge compassionate, evidence-based ICU care with the flexibility to explore new places and cultures, this role is designed with you in mind.

Location Benefits: Watertown offers a balanced lifestyle with the advantages of a supportive mid-sized city and easy access to outdoor recreation. Enjoy affordable housing options, convenient amenities, and a tight-knit community that values healthcare professionals. The region’s proximity to the Thousand Islands and the Adirondacks makes weekend escapes effortless, whether you’re seeking quiet nature moments, water activities, or scenic drives. For those drawn to variety, our healthcare network extends across multiple regions in the U.S., allowing you to rotate through different facilities, observe unique patient populations, and gain exposure to a broad spectrum of ICU practices. You’ll have the opportunity to experience hospital cultures in academically oriented centers, community hospitals, and regional systems, each enriching your clinical decision-making, teamwork, and leadership skills while maintaining the stability and support you expect from a travel assignment.

Role Specifics and Benefits: In this ICU RN role, you’ll lead and participate in the care of critically ill adults and, when appropriate, pediatric-adult mixed units, under physician direction. Core responsibilities include continuous patient monitoring, hemodynamic assessment, ventilator management, vasoactive infusion administration, and meticulous titration of sedation and analgesia protocols. You’ll interpret complex telemetry data, respond swiftly to acute changes, and collaborate with respiratory therapists, pharmacists, charge nurses, and intensivists to implement evidence-based care plans. You’ll coordinate care transitions, document meticulously, and ensure infection control and safety standards are consistently applied in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. The position emphasizes professional growth within the ICU specialty, with opportunities to pursue certifications such as CCRN, as well as on-site or virtual continuing education, case reviews, and mentorship programs designed to accelerate clinical proficiency and leadership potential.

Financially, the role offers a competitive compensation package with a weekly pay range of $2,345-$2,525, reflecting the specialized skill set you bring to critical care. The assignment starts on 12/15/2025 and is structured as a multi-week engagement with guaranteed hours of 36.0 per week, ensuring you have predictable income and scheduling reliability. In addition to base pay, you’ll have access to a sign-on bonus and housing assistance, reducing transitional barriers and helping you settle into Watertown quickly. The opportunity to extend the contract is readily available, allowing you to continue contributing to patient outcomes while extending your time with a supportive team and a hospital culture that values continuity of care. Our comprehensive support system means you’ll never face challenges alone: a dedicated travel nurse liaison, 24/7 clinical and logistical assistance, and an expansive network of clinical resources are available to help you deliver exceptional care, wherever your travels may take you. We also provide resources for parental leave, shift flexibility when possible, and wellness programs designed to support resilience in demanding ICU environments.

Company Values: Our organization is built on a foundation of empowering healthcare professionals to grow toward their highest potential. We prioritize a collaborative, inclusive culture where experienced nurses mentor newer team members, share best practices, and celebrate clinical excellence. You’ll find a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, continuous improvement, and transparent communication across departments. We recognize the dedication required for critical care roles and actively invest in your career development—from targeted training tracks and certification support to leadership pathways that prepare you for roles such as charge nurse, unit educator, or clinical coordinator. The environment is designed to be supportive, with colleagues who value your input, recognize your contributions, and invest in your well-being as you navigate high-stress shifts and complex patient needs.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to bring your ICU expertise to a role that respects your professional judgment and supports your ongoing development, apply now. This is your invitation to join a company that values your unique contributions and provides the resources to grow your career while you explore new places, care for patients, and build lasting professional relationships. Start date 12/15/2025 marks not just the beginning of a new assignment, but a step toward broader clinical horizons, a collaborative team environment, and a life-changing travel nursing experience that aligns with your goals and passions. Take the next step—embrace the challenge, the scenery, and the chance to elevate critical care in meaningful ways.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

TLC Nursing is a nationwide healthcare staffing agency that provides high-quality, dependable healthcare professionals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health organizations across the United States. Built on the values of trust, reliability, integrity, and exceptional patient care, TLC Nursing has become a preferred partner for facilities looking for consistent and compassionate clinical support.

We place Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Allied Health professionals, Travel Healthcare Workers, and more. Through a people-first approach and deep industry expertise, we match the right clinicians to the right opportunities while supporting them throughout their entire assignment.

Shift Shield – Industry-Exclusive Protection

TLC Nursing is the only company in the healthcare staffing industry to offer Shift Shield — a program designed to protect clinicians from preventable assignment disruptions and ensure they are compensated fairly when facilities cancel shifts unexpectedly.

Shift Shield provides:

• Guaranteed compensation for last-minute or preventable facility-driven cancellations
• Protection against income loss, giving clinicians peace of mind
• A consistent and fair work experience, unmatched by competitors
• Increased transparency between TLC Nursing, clinicians, and facilities

This unique program demonstrates TLC Nursing’s commitment to putting healthcare workers first and creating a more stable, predictable staffing experience.

Why Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Choose TLC Nursing

✓ Proven Industry Expertise

More than two decades of staffing experience with a strong understanding of travel contracts, compliance, credentialing, and rapid deployment.

✓ Highest Standards of Quality & Compliance

We follow rigorous screening processes to ensure each clinician meets all state, federal, and facility-specific requirements.

✓ Premium Support for Clinicians

Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 availability, and a supportive approach that focuses on communication, transparency, and long-term relationships.

✓ Nationwide Coverage

Staffing solutions in all 50 states, including travel contracts, per-diem, local contracts, permanent placements, and crisis response.

Mission Statement

To enhance the delivery of patient care by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities that need them most — while providing unmatched support, protection, and reliability through programs like Shift Shield.

Next Steps

Thank you for choosing TLC Nursing for your next travel assignment. Let's expedite your submission to the job of your liking by completing your professional profile on our iTraveler app. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey. The iTraveler app streamlines your experience, providing access to job listings, schedules, and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app. We highly recommend our applicants install the iTraveler app along with completing their professional profile and uploading the following documents:

• Resume
• Active BLS
• COVID Vaccination Card
• Two Professional References
• Skills checklist
• Your Professional License

Did you know you can earn up to $1000 per referral? You DO NOT need to be an employee of TLC Nursing to earn this $$$. You can track each of your referrals and get paid out with Visa Gift Cards once your referral meets our requirements. Click Here to Get Started earning unlimited Referral BONUS!!! You DO NOT need to be a current or former employee of TLC Nursing to earn referral bonuses; EVERYONE Qualifies for this BONUS!!!

So, WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing?

TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique healthcare jobs, whether it is Travel, Local, Per Diem, or Permanent Placement. TLC Nursing is your trusted career partner. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing, we're not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions.

Why Join TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing has the best and the highest-paying travel RN, travel LPN, and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs.

Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401 (k) with a matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!

Vermont Business Magazine voted us The Best Staffing Agency in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2017!

TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Permanent employment, Contract work, Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation package, Free visa, Shift work, Weekend work,

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