ICU | RN

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department Boarder Care | Travel Nurse (Philadelphia, PA)

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel contract in Philadelphia, PA (19140). 13-week night shift caring for ED boarders and high-acuity patients.

Overview

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Philadelphia, PA, supporting patient safety, throughput, and continuity of care during high hospital census. We are seeking experienced ICU RNs (critical care nurses, travel nurses) for a 13-week travel contract to provide inpatient-level critical care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department (ED boarder care).

ICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930 – $2,030
• Location: Philadelphia, PA 19140 – Located in the heart of a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving arts scene. Philadelphia offers access to world-class healthcare institutions, renowned restaurants, and cultural attractions, making it an exciting and rewarding place to live and work.
• Setting: Emergency Department – ICU Boarder Care (ED boarder, inpatient nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 19, 2026)
• Shift: Night Shift (19:00 – 07:30), 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (3 x 12-hour shifts)
• Employment Type: Travel / Travel Nurse
• Number of Positions: 2

Required Qualifications (ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)

• At least 1 year of recent critical care experience required (ICU RN experience preferred)
• Active RN license (Compact or Pennsylvania RN license as applicable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Competency with ventilators, vasoactive drips, and other high-acuity patient management strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department (ED boarder care)
• Manage up to 2 ICU boarder patients per shift, including ventilated patients and those on vasoactive infusions
• Perform ventilator management, titration of drips, and other critical care interventions within RN scope
• Collaborate with ED physicians, hospitalists, ICU teams, and inpatient services to ensure smooth transitions of care
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills, independent decision-making, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Maintain flexibility to support other units temporarily if organizational needs change
• Communicate clearly with interdisciplinary teams and support staff to promote patient safety and quality outcomes

Why Join Our Team

• Work in a busy, supportive Philadelphia medical community with opportunities to strengthen critical care and ED boarding experience
• Ideal for experienced ICU RNs and travel nurses seeking short-term contracts and night-shift critical care opportunities

Apply now to be considered for this ICU RN travel nursing contract in Philadelphia, PA. Join our healthcare team today and bring your critical care expertise to help improve patient throughput and outcomes.

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.