Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,200 to $2,400 per week in Salt Lake City, UT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,200 to $2,400 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101!

Registered Nurse – ICU | Salt Lake City, UT | 13 Weeks Contract

ICU nursing is where clinical expertise, quick thinking, and unwavering compassion come together. When patients are at their most vulnerable, they need a nurse who can stay calm, spot subtle changes, and act with confidence.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – ICU to join a dedicated critical-care team in Salt Lake City, UT.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (RN – ICU)
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2,200 to $2,400

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients
• Perform detailed assessments and continuously monitor patients for changes in clinical condition
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, neurological status, hemodynamic parameters, and other critical indicators
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized critical-care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other treatments safely according to physician orders
• Manage and monitor central lines, arterial lines, drains, catheters, and other critical-care devices
• Provide care for patients requiring ventilatory and advanced respiratory support
• Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions
• Respond promptly to code situations, rapid responses, and other clinical emergencies
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
• Assist with procedures and bedside interventions as required
• Provide comprehensive pain, sedation, and comfort management
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and ongoing care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, HIPAA, and patient safety standards
• Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based critical-care initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/critical-care nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification required
• PALS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of critical-care nursing principles and advanced patient monitoring
• Experience caring for patients requiring ventilators, invasive monitoring, and complex medication therapies
• Strong understanding of emergency response and critical-care interventions
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and assessment skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a high-acuity environment
• Ability to work effectively during night shifts

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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