ICU

ICU Registered Nurse — Medical ICU | Latrobe, PA

This 19-week contract places you in a Medical ICU caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex, high-acuity diagnoses including sepsis, stroke, renal failure, respiratory failure, and substance withdrawal. First-time travelers with at least 2 years of ICU experience are welcome to apply.

Shift & Schedule

• 3x12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights)
• Day shift: 07:00–19:30 | Night shift: 19:00–07:30
• Rotating cadence — you may work several consecutive weeks on one shift before switching
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Every other holiday required

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active Pennsylvania or Compact RN license at time of submission
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA-issued only)

Clinical Skills & Scope

• ECMO and CRRT management
• Arterial line and Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery catheter monitoring
• Ventilator management, including weaning and high-flow nasal cannula
• External ventricular drain (EVD) and ICP monitoring
• Post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, IV insulin protocols, and continuous sedation/paralytic management
• Prone positioning, hypothermia protocol, and traumatic brain injury care
• Chest tube assistance, tracheostomy care, and epicardial pacing wire management

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Float within the facility and potentially to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius
• Interdisciplinary support on unit includes respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, and more
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility