Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,473 per week in Allentown, PA

You'll provide critical post-operative care to cardiac surgery patients using advanced technology and evidence-based practices, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient outcomes. This role is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking to advance their cardiovascular nursing expertise in a dynamic and supportive clinical setting.

Job Opportunity – Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania

Start Date: October 2026

Location: Pennsylvania

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36-hour orientation period, patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 3:1, every other weekend and holiday required, no on-call shifts, floating required as part of Critical Care Float Pool

Highlights

• Work in a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment providing critical care to adult cardiac surgery patients
• Specialized post-operative care including AVR, MVR, CABG, and other cardiac surgical procedures
• Experience with advanced equipment including SWAN catheters, continuous monitoring, mechanical devices, and ventricular assist devices
• Epic charting system utilized throughout the facility
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and therapy services
• 11-bed specialized cardiovascular ICU unit with robust clinical team support

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania RN license or compact license in hand at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Critical Care Float Pool experience strongly preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma facility experience required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (required); NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (preferred)
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records system required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, IABP, conscious sedation, coronary artery bypass procedures, and ventricular assist devices
• Competency in administering blood products, starting peripheral IVs, wound management, and code response
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Ability to complete required compliance items including fingerprinting and clinical assessment exam

Why It's a Great Opportunity

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity, specialized cardiovascular ICU environment within a respected teaching and trauma center. You'll provide critical post-operative care to cardiac surgery patients using advanced technology and evidence-based practices, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient outcomes. This role is ideal for experienced critical care nurses seeking to advance their cardiovascular nursing expertise in a dynamic and supportive clinical setting.