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ICU | Registered Nurse - PA

GHR HealthcarePhiladelphia, PALocal
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job type
Local
Profession
Physician Assistant
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$59.58
Weekly
$2,145
Yearly (full-time)
$111,540
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 9, 2026

This job pays about $59.58/hour — 2% below the median for Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania ($61.09/hour).

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania right now

  • 107 open Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania from 3 agencies, 46 of them in Philadelphia.
  • Pay in these listings: $18.75 – $113/hour, median $52.44/hour.
  • Typical Physician Assistant pay in Pennsylvania: $61.09/hour ($127,067/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($54.75/hour across 74 jobs).

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Job description

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Apply now for an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract job in Philadelphia, PA, providing high-acuity critical care in a collaborative hospital intensive care unit. This on-site 13-week assignment is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your ICU nursing experience while joining a dedicated critical care team. Philadelphia’s vibrant neighborhoods, rich history, renowned dining, and strong healthcare community make it an exciting place to live and work.

ICU RN Job Details

  • Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Critical Care Registered Nurse
  • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site intensive care unit
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Availability: Must be willing and able to work day, evening, and night shifts during the assignment
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200

ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent intensive care unit or critical care nursing experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure appropriate for practice in Pennsylvania
  • Willingness and ability to work day, evening, and night shifts throughout the 13-week assignment
  • Ability to work every other weekend
  • Strong critical-thinking, patient assessment, communication, and teamwork skills

ICU Nursing Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the intensive care unit
  • Continuously assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established protocols
  • Monitor vital signs, hemodynamic status, laboratory results, and patient responses to interventions
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and in a timely manner
  • Support patients and families through education, communication, and compassionate critical care

Apply now for this Philadelphia ICU Registered Nurse opportunity and take the next step in your Pennsylvania nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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