Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Medical Intensive Care Unit – Pennsylvania
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts; primarily day shift (6:45am-7:15pm) with approximately 12 night shifts during the 13-week contract (6:45pm-7:15am). Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday). One winter holiday (Eve and Day) required. Block scheduling may be considered.
Highlights:
- 13-week assignment in a Level I trauma center teaching hospital environment
- Patient ratio of 1:2 with adult and geriatric patient population
- Average daily census of 16 patients in a 17-room unit
- Complex case mix including sepsis, respiratory failure, multiorgan dysfunction, ARDS, renal/liver failure, GI bleeds, oncology patients (AML/ALL), and post-cardiac arrest
- Epic charting system with comprehensive orientation including one day central orientation and two days on unit
- May float to ICU, Intermediate, and Telemetry units based on facility needs
- Interdisciplinary support including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response Teams
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania RN license required at time of submission
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- MICU experience required
- Teaching hospital and Level I trauma center experience required
- Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills
- Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
- Proficiency with IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, central/PICC line management, and TPN/Lipids
- Experience with continuous IV sedation, neuromuscular blockade, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
- Ventilator management experience including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, fresh tracheostomy care, and suctioning
- Acute/chronic renal failure and CVVHD/CRRT experience required
- Special equipment experience: CVVHD, Blakemore, Swan-Ganz catheters, Level 1 Rapid Infuser
- Epic charting system experience required
- Valid references and current certification documentation required
- Completion of required compliance items including labs, PA fingerprints, and background checks
- First-time travelers accepted
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity MICU environment within a prestigious Level I trauma center teaching hospital, where you'll care for a diverse and complex patient population. You'll be supported by a comprehensive interdisciplinary team while gaining exposure to advanced procedures including bedside tracheostomy/PEG placement, central venous catheter insertion, bedside EGD, bronchoscopy, and massive transfusion protocols. This assignment provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your critical care skills while working with cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices in one of the nation's leading healthcare markets.
Additional Information:
All requested time off must be provided at time of submission; requests after submission will not be accepted. Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only). Local candidates accepted with rate differential. Interview availability of 3-5 days preferred for priority consideration.