Travel ICU RN - $2,341 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Float ICU - Intensive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Float Pool within an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing patients across medical-surgical, progressive care, and intensive care units.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate patient care under the direction of licensed physicians.
• Utilize nursing processes to collaborate with patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals to provide individualized care.
• Direct nursing support staff in delivering patient care in alignment with nursing practice standards and departmental protocols.

Patient Population

The ideal candidate will work with a diverse patient population, including but not limited to:

• Complex withdrawal syndromes (e.g., Opioid Use Disorder, alcohol withdrawal)
• Hypertensive conditions (stable hypertensive urgencies)
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (subject to specific monitoring requirements)

Expected Ratios

The expected nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, with a maximum ratio of 3:1 on any unit. IMCU nurses will not be floated to medical-surgical units but may float between IMCU and step-down units.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a clinical specialty area, with at least 2 years of RN experience in general.
• Licenses: Valid Registered Nurse License in PA or MS Compact.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification required; additional certifications as needed based on specialty and requirements.

General Exclusions

Patients not appropriate for admission to the IMCU include:

• Those requiring positive pressure ventilation (BIPAP or ventilators)
• Patients with dialysis needs
• Patients requiring arterial lines (A-lines)
• Patients needing continuous therapeutic devices such as a Bair Hugger

Location

This position is based in a regional facility located in City, State .

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19105953. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.

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