Travel ICU RN - $1,991 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Westwood, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Job – 13-Week Contract in Westwood, New Jersey

Overview

Join our healthcare team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Westwood, NJ. This onsite critical care opportunity allows you to care for critically ill adult patients in a collaborative hospital environment while expanding your clinical experience. Located in Bergen County, Westwood is a welcoming suburban community with convenient access to local dining, shopping, parks, and the greater New York City area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Nursing
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract
• Location: Westwood, New Jersey, in Bergen County
• Start Date: October 13, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 12, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Onsite hospital ICU
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,870
• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Travel Experience: First-time travel nurses are welcome

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey or a valid compact license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1.5 years of recent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or critical care nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience with electronic health record documentation; Epic experience is preferred
• Strong critical care assessment, prioritization, clinical judgment, and communication skills
• Applicants must reside outside the applicable 50-mile local radius
• All requested time off must be disclosed during the application process

ICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and recognize changes in patient condition
• Monitor and care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, continuous IV sedation, and complex infusions
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips according to patient needs and clinical protocols
• Provide care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage BiPAP and CPAP therapy
• Interpret arterial blood gases and implement appropriate clinical interventions
• Perform airway suctioning, including ETT and nasotracheal suctioning, as indicated
• Maintain isolation precautions and follow infection prevention and personal protective equipment standards
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Complete required onboarding activities and onsite orientation modules within established timelines

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Westwood, New Jersey, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #523201. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

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