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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU ICU Boarders / Float Pool in Philadelphia, PA

Join a dynamic acute-care team as a travel ICU Registered Nurse supporting critically ill patients and ICU boarders in a PACU environment. This 13-week, on-site Philadelphia travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for trauma-overflow patients while collaborating with emergency, intensive care, stepdown, and perioperative teams. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this registered nurse job places you in a vibrant, historic city known for its diverse neighborhoods, rich culture, and convenient access to major metropolitan amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026 – February 14, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Work Setting: On-site PACU and acute-care float pool
• Patient Population: ICU boarders, critical care patients, and trauma-overflow patients
• Floating Expectations: May support emergency department ICU holds and other ICU or stepdown units based on patient census and operational needs

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent ICU, critical care, PACU, or comparable acute-care nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, clinical judgment, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing patient acuity and float assignments
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for ICU boarders and other high-acuity patients
• Provide safe, evidence-based critical care under the direction of licensed physicians and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly escalate concerns or changes in clinical status
• Use the nursing process to coordinate care with patients, families, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals
• Support trauma-overflow patients in the PACU environment; previous trauma training is not required
• Float to the emergency department for ICU holds or to ICU and stepdown units as patient volume requires
• Direct and collaborate with nursing support staff in accordance with professional standards and departmental procedures
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote patient safety throughout each assignment

Apply now for this Philadelphia travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team as an ICU Registered Nurse.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.