ICU Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Temple University Hospital

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

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in ICU specialty and at least 2 years as a Registered Nurse overall.
• Licensure: Valid Pennsylvania or Multi-State Nurse Licensure Compact (MSL) Registered Nurse license required.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications may be required per specialty protocols.

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.