Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,494 per week in Plainsboro, NJ

The ideal candidate will have recent ICU experience and be confident providing high-quality care to critically ill adult patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. Job Summary Client is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Critical Care Unit (CCU) on a 13-week local contract.

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Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location: Princeton, NJ
Assignment Type: Local Contract (13 Weeks)
Contract Dates: August 18, 2026 – November 14, 2026
Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week

Job Summary

Client is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Critical Care Unit (CCU) on a 13-week local contract. The ideal candidate will have recent ICU experience and be confident providing high-quality care to critically ill adult patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill ICU/CCU patients.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products according to physician orders.
• Operate and monitor critical care equipment, including cardiac monitors and infusion pumps.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BSN required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA preferred).
• Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Schedule Requirements

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Every other weekend required.
• Every other holiday required.

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