Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Trenton, NJ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse needed for an 8-week contract in Trenton, NJ. Join a Critical Care Float Pool team and provide high-acuity nursing care in a fast-paced acute care environment. Trenton offers a convenient central New Jersey location with easy regional access, making it a practical and appealing choice for clinicians working on-site. Apply now for this New Jersey nursing job offering competitive weekly pay, 12-hour night shifts, and the opportunity to support multiple critical care settings.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2020-$2130
- Location: Trenton, New Jersey
- Setting: Critical Care Float Pool / ICU
- Start Date: 9/8/2026
- Contract Length: 8 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Float Requirement: Will float between campuses as needed
- EMR: Cerner
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of current ICU and MST experience required
- Active New Jersey RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIH certification required
- Flu vaccination required; no declination accepted
- Ability to adapt quickly and provide safe, effective care in a float pool environment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU and related critical care settings
- Float between assigned campuses based on patient care needs
- Monitor patient condition, assess changes, and respond appropriately in high-acuity situations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with clinical standards
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Cerner
- Support continuity of care during night shifts, weekends, and holiday rotations
- Maintain compliance with facility protocols, safety standards, and infection prevention practices
Apply now to join this ICU nursing contract opportunity in Trenton, New Jersey.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Trenton, NJ
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Trenton, NJ here's what you should know:- Trenton's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 85°F; Winter average lows: 24°F
- Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find.
- Trenton is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available.
- Trenton has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a moderate population of travel nurses.
- Trenton offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams, and outdoor activities are available in nearby parks.
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