GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – General Intensive Care Unit | Philadelphia, PA Apply now for a 13-week travel ICU nursing contract in Philadelphia, PA, caring for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients on night shifts. Step into a rewarding critical care opportunity as an ICU Registered Nurse caring for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced General Intensive Care Unit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You will care for high-acuity patients, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and use advanced assessment and clinical judgment skills to support excellent outcomes. This travel nursing opportunity is located in Philadelphia’s welcoming Chestnut Hill area, known for its tree-lined streets, parks, and convenient access to the city’s many cultural and recreational attractions.

Travel ICU Nurse Job Details Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Nursing Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Healthcare Setting: General ICU caring for adult and geriatric patients Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370 Start Date: November 9, 2026 Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 7, 2027 Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: Approximately 1:2 to 1:3 based on acuity Call: No call requirement Documentation: Epic electronic medical record Scrubs: Navy blue ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing At least 1 year of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Demonstrated experience caring for critically ill adult patients Proficiency with ventilator management, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive medication infusions Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a rapidly changing critical care environment Epic electronic health record experience is preferred Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities Perform comprehensive assessments and continuous monitoring of critically ill patients. Care for patients with sepsis, acute kidney injury, diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory distress, and hemodynamic instability. Manage mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomies, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and advanced medical equipment. Administer and titrate vasoactive, antiarrhythmic, sedative, anticoagulant, insulin, and other critical care medications according to established protocols. Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms and obtain or interpret 12-lead ECGs. Provide care for patients with central lines, PICC lines, arterial access, CVP monitoring, wound vacs, and PCA pumps. Support cardioversion, defibrillation, emergency procedures, blood product administration, and other critical interventions. Assist with or provide care involving continuous renal replacement therapy and inpatient hemodialysis as appropriate. Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, dialysis teams, and other interdisciplinary professionals. Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and recovery expectations. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic and promote evidence-based, patient-centered care. Float to medical-surgical units as needed while maintaining safe practice standards. Apply now to join this Philadelphia travel nursing opportunity and advance your ICU Registered Nurse career in Pennsylvania.

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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 530812.

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: ICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.