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

Apply for a travel ICU nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, caring for high-acuity Emergency Department boarder patients who require ventilator support, vasoactive infusions, and complex critical care interventions. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU RN who values patient safety, continuity of care, and efficient hospital throughput while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Philadelphia, PA 19140, a vibrant urban community with access to renowned cultural attractions, historic neighborhoods, and diverse dining and entertainment options
• Assignment Type: Travel ICU RN contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 24, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week; scheduling may include weekdays and weeknights based on coverage needs
• Patient Ratio: Up to 2 patients per nurse
• Openings: 2
• Work Setting: On-site Emergency Department boarder care

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent critical care nursing experience
• Experience caring for high-acuity patients; competency with mechanical ventilators and vasoactive infusions strongly preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency
• Strong independent clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and adaptability

Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting transfer to an inpatient bed
• Care for up to two high-acuity patients, including patients who may require mechanical ventilation and vasoactive infusions
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and initiate appropriate critical care interventions
• Administer medications and treatments safely while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with Emergency Department physicians, hospitalists, critical care teams, inpatient services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Support patient safety, continuity of care, and timely transitions to inpatient units
• Work within the Emergency Department boarder care model rather than taking routine Emergency Department patient assignments
• Provide care to patients of varying acuity within established competency and scope of practice
• Temporarily support another unit when organizational needs require, provided the assignment is consistent with clinical competency and skill set

Apply now for this travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity and join a Philadelphia healthcare team providing specialized care to high-acuity patients.

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.