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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcarePhiladelphia, PATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 24, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$62.50
Weekly
$2,250
Yearly (full-time)
$117,000
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 12, 2026

This job pays about $62.50/hour — 35% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Pennsylvania ($46.36/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Pennsylvania right now

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  • Pay in these listings: $39.79 – $80.34/hour, median $59.29/hour.
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Job description

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Philadelphia, PA

Travel ICU RN job in Philadelphia, PA 19140: join a fast-paced acute care team providing critical care nursing, bedside monitoring, and compassionate support in a high-acuity ICU setting.

Job Details

  • Location: Philadelphia, PA 19140 — a vibrant healthcare hub with access to top hospitals, city living, dining, and culture
  • Start Date: October 12, 2026
  • End Date: January 10, 2027
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
  • Shifts Per Week: 3
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Weekly Hours: 36
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 – $2,370
  • Setting: ICU / PACU float pool support
  • Position Type: Travel nursing
  • Openings: 2

Job Requirements

  • Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • At least 1 year of experience in a clinical specialty, ICU, or acute care setting
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
  • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing patient needs in a fast-paced hospital environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to ICU boarders in the PACU unit
  • Monitor, assess, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
  • Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary care team members
  • Support trauma overflow and other high-acuity patient needs as assigned
  • Float to the ED for ICU holds or to other ICU/stepdown units based on census and staffing needs
  • Direct nursing support staff in accordance with nursing standards and unit policies
  • Maintain professional, compassionate, and high-quality patient care throughout every shift

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to build valuable experience in a respected Philadelphia healthcare environment while working with a diverse patient population. If you are an adaptable ICU Registered Nurse who thrives in critical care, high-acuity settings, and collaborative hospital teams, this could be the perfect next step in your nursing career.

Apply now to join this Philadelphia ICU travel RN opportunity and make an impact in acute care today.

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.

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