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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Contract – Philadelphia, PA

Join a collaborative critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers night shifts in a 20-bed mixed critical care unit caring for medical, cardiac, surgical, and neurological patients. Work in an on-site hospital setting with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 while providing high-acuity nursing care to patients with complex conditions. This Philadelphia travel nurse job offers a vibrant urban setting with rich history, diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, and convenient access to cultural and recreational attractions.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 14, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: As needed
• Unit: 20-bed mixed critical care unit
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Float Expectations: May float to medical-surgical/telemetry units and the emergency department for admission holds

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience required; 2 or more years preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification or competency
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• Ability to provide safe nursing care to medically complex and high-acuity patients

Travel ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with medical, cardiac, surgical, and neurological critical care needs
• Monitor and manage patients experiencing sepsis, ARDS, chronic kidney disease, multi-organ failure, overdoses, and substance-use-related complications
• Care for patients with bone marrow transplant complications and other complex diagnoses
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support withdrawal management and stroke-related care; experience with TNK administration, CRRT, rapid transfusion systems, or specialty equipment is helpful but not required
• Float to designated units as needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care quality

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated critical care healthcare team.

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.