MICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Philadelphia, PA

Travel MICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Center City Philadelphia, PA. Join a leading Medical Intensive Care Unit and care for complex adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced critical care setting. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for experienced ICU nurses seeking a rewarding Philadelphia healthcare job with strong clinical support.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Job Title: Registered Nurse - Travel Nurse / Critical Care RN
• Location: Philadelphia, PA 19107
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Pattern: Day shift with rotation to nights approximately 12 shifts per 13-week contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070 - $2,180
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Patient Ratio: 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
• Charting System: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May float to ICU, Intermediate, and Telemetry units
• Orientation: 36 hours

Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 2+ years of MICU or Medical ICU experience required
• BSN preferred
• BLS and ACLS required
• Experience with Level I trauma care required
• Proficiency with Epic charting preferred
• Strong critical care nursing skills with complex adult and geriatric patients
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome

Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care nursing in a high-acuity MICU environment
• Monitor and manage patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, multiorgan dysfunction, ARDS, renal failure, liver failure, GI bleeds, oncology diagnoses, and post-cardiac arrest conditions
• Perform ICU interventions such as arterial line management, central line care, ventilator support, CVVHD/CRRT management, sedation titration, and vasoactive drip titration
• Assist with bedside procedures including trach and PEG care, CVC placement, bronchoscopy support, and massive transfusion protocols
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and support safe, evidence-based patient care
• Adapt to floating assignments within ICU, intermediate care, and telemetry as needed
• Deliver compassionate, high-acuity care while contributing to a supportive and team-oriented unit culture

Why Philadelphia?

This Philadelphia travel nursing assignment offers the chance to work in a renowned urban hospital while enjoying the energy of Center City. With walkable streets, rich history, top dining, cultural attractions, and easy access to everything the city has to offer, Philadelphia is an excellent destination for nurses seeking ICU jobs in Pennsylvania.

Apply now to join this Medical Intensive Care Unit travel nurse opportunity in Philadelphia, PA, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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.