Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

 Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 3x12-Hour Shifts (Days/Nights – Based on Unit Needs)
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW) Required

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment. The ideal candidate will have a strong critical care background and be comfortable caring for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Previous travel/contract nursing experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Active RN license (state-specific requirements apply)
• Current AHA BLS certification (ACLS may be required per facility)
• Ability to work independently in a high-acuity critical care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients.
• Perform patient assessments and continuously monitor patient conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care treatments.
• Operate and monitor ICU equipment, including ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Accurately document patient care using the EPIC EMR system.
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery.

Scheduling Requirements

• Must be available to work 3 shifts per week.
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) is required.
• Any Requested Time Off (RTO) must still allow the traveler to complete all three scheduled shifts during the workweek.
• Must be flexible to work shifts based on unit needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Previous experience in Level I or Level II Trauma Centers preferred.
• Experience caring for ventilated and critically ill patients in a high-volume ICU environment.