Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,200 to $2,400 per week in Salt Lake City, UT

Registered Nurse – ICU | Salt Lake City, UT | 13 Weeks Contract

ICU nursing is where clinical expertise, quick thinking, and unwavering compassion come together. When patients are at their most vulnerable, they need a nurse who can stay calm, spot subtle changes, and act with confidence.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to join a dedicated critical-care team in Salt Lake City, UT.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (RN – ICU)
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay:$2,200 to $2,400

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients
• Perform detailed assessments and continuously monitor patients for changes in clinical condition
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, neurological status, hemodynamic parameters, and other critical indicators
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized critical-care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other treatments safely according to physician orders
• Manage and monitor central lines, arterial lines, drains, catheters, and other critical-care devices
• Provide care for patients requiring ventilatory and advanced respiratory support
• Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions
• Respond promptly to code situations, rapid responses, and other clinical emergencies
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Assist with procedures and bedside interventions as required
• Provide comprehensive pain, sedation, and comfort management
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and ongoing care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based critical-care initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/critical-care nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• PALS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of critical-care nursing principles and advanced patient monitoring
• Experience caring for patients requiring ventilators, invasive monitoring, and complex medication therapies
• Strong understanding of emergency response and critical-care interventions
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and assessment skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-acuity environment
• Ability to work effectively during night shifts