ICU RN
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Temple University Hospital

Registered Nurse - ICU

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Long Term
Shift: AM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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, not to Med/Surg units.

• Care for patients with conditions including:

  • Complex withdrawal syndromes (e.g., Opioid Use Disorder requiring Precedex or continuous drips, Alcohol withdrawal with MINDS protocol)
  • Hypertensive urgencies (excluding hypertensive emergencies with end-organ threat)
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) with insulin infusion and frequent glucose monitoring (admissions starting 10/1)

• Exclusions for IMCU patients:

  • Active seizures
  • Positive pressure ventilation (BIPAP or ventilator)
  • Dialysis needs
  • Arterial lines (A-lines)
  • Continuous therapeutic use of Bair Hugger device

• Responsibilities include assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient care under physician direction, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and directing nursing support staff according to nursing standards and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience in ICU or clinical specialty area
  • At least 2 years of general RN experience

• Licenses:

  • Registered Nurse License in Pennsylvania or through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Additional certifications may be required per specialty or order

Patient Population & Care Notes

• Patients must be hemodynamically stable and improving on current treatments before transfer.
• Close monitoring required for certain conditions (e.g., DKA glucose checks every 30–60 minutes).
• IMCU is designed for patients requiring intermediate care, not full ICU or general Med/Surg care.

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with experience in critical care and intermediate care settings who are comfortable managing complex patient conditions within a structured float pool environment.