ICU RN
Westwood, NJ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Assignment in Westwood, New Jersey

Join a dedicated critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse on a 13-week night shift assignment in Westwood, New Jersey. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU nurse who is confident caring for complex adult patients, managing advanced therapies, and collaborating in a fast-paced intensive care unit. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Westwood, New Jersey
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 13, 2026
• End Date: January 12, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,870
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience preferred
• Orientation: 36 hours

Westwood, New Jersey Location

Westwood is a welcoming Bergen County community offering a comfortable suburban setting, local parks, convenient shopping and dining, and easy access to the greater New York City metropolitan area. This New Jersey travel nursing location is appealing to nurses seeking a relaxed community atmosphere and regional adventure during their assignment.

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey or a valid compact nursing license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1.5 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to care for critically ill adult patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions
• Travel nursing experience is not required; first-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Applicants must reside outside the applicable 50-mile local radius

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the intensive care unit
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and recognize changes in patient condition
• Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or organ failure
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, continuous IV sedation, cardiac drips, and vasoactive medications
• Provide care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage BiPAP and CPAP therapy
• Interpret arterial blood gases and perform appropriate respiratory interventions, including airway suctioning
• Follow isolation precautions and maintain a safe, evidence-based critical care environment
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment and join a collaborative critical care team in Westwood, New Jersey.

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.