ICU Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Long Term
Shift: Night

Job Description

• Work in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) as part of the Float Pool, caring for Med/Surg, PCU, and ICU patient populations.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio expected to be 1:2; ratio will never exceed 3:1 on any unit.
• IMCU nurses float between IMCU and step-down units only; no floating to Med/Surg units.

Patient Conditions Managed

• Complex withdrawal syndromes including Opioid Use Disorder requiring continuous drips (e.g., Precedex) and Alcohol withdrawal following specific protocols.
• Hypertensive urgencies may be managed if stable; hypertensive emergencies with end-organ threat are excluded.
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) patients requiring insulin infusion and frequent glucose monitoring may be admitted starting 10/1; altered mental status excludes admission.

Patient Exclusions

• Patients requiring positive pressure ventilation (BIPAP or ventilator).
• Patients needing dialysis or arterial lines.
• Patients requiring continuous therapeutic devices like Bair Hugger.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Information

• The RN will assess, implement, and evaluate patient care under physician direction, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• The role includes directing nursing support staff according to nursing standards and departmental policies.
• Professional education, training, or additional certifications may be required based on specialty area.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks.