GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bel Air, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 20-Week Night Travel Contract in Bel Air, Maryland
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 20-week night travel nursing contract in Bel Air, Maryland. Join a high-acuity intensive care unit team caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex medical, cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, and surgical conditions. This on-site Maryland nursing job offers a consistent three-night schedule and the opportunity to expand your critical care expertise. Bel Air combines small-town charm, scenic parks, and convenient access to the greater Baltimore region for an appealing professional assignment.
ICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,950
- Location: Bel Air, Maryland
- Assignment Type: 20-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
- Call: None
- Floating: Required within specialty and acuity level
- Charting: Epic
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
ICU Registered Nurse Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent ICU or surgical ICU nursing experience
- Active Maryland or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
- Current NIHSS certification
- Critical care experience with ventilated patients, CRRT/CVVHD, intra-aortic balloon pumps, dysrhythmias, chest tubes, central lines, and continuous IV sedation
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, emergency response, and interdisciplinary communication skills
- Ability to float within the nurse’s scope of practice and assigned acuity level
- Required flu vaccination
ICU Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill adult and geriatric patients
- Manage patients with stroke, renal failure requiring CRRT, myocardial infarction requiring IABP support, respiratory failure, pneumonia, post-cardiac arrest conditions, DKA, and surgical ICU needs
- Monitor mechanically ventilated patients and interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac rhythms
- Administer emergency medications, blood products, and continuous IV sedation according to clinical protocols
- Provide central line, PICC line, chest tube, and other invasive device care
- Recognize changes in patient condition and respond effectively to emergencies and rapid deterioration
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, rehabilitation services, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Bel Air, Maryland, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #522647. 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
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
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