Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Philadelphia, PA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to ICU boarders housed within the PACU unit, with an expected patient population of trauma overflow. Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans under the direction of a licensed physician using the nursing process.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Boarders in PACU)

Location

Philadelphia, PA | PACU

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (0700–1930) | 3×12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Monday through Saturday only (no Sundays)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ICU boarders housed within the PACU unit, with an expected patient population of trauma overflow
• Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans under the direction of a licensed physician using the nursing process
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team to coordinate and individualize care
• Direct and supervise nursing support staff in accordance with standards of nursing practice and departmental policies
• Float as needed to the ED for ICU holds or to other ICU/Step-down units based on census and operational need

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an ICU or relevant clinical specialty
• Prior trauma care training or experience (not required but beneficial)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment supporting critical care patients in a specialized PACU setting
• Consistent daytime schedule with a defined weekly structure, Monday through Saturday