Travel SICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Intensive Care Unit Contract in York, Pennsylvania

Apply now for a Travel SICU Registered Nurse job in York, PA, caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex surgical and critical-care needs. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative interdisciplinary team while managing advanced monitoring, ventilatory support, CRRT, and vasoactive medications. York combines a welcoming community atmosphere with historic charm, convenient amenities, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950-$2,060
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Location: York, Pennsylvania
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Work two of the three designated major holiday periods when applicable
• Unit: 10-bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May float to other intensive care units based on operational needs

SICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit or comparable critical-care setting
• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania and a professional record in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC
• TNCC certification preferred
• Recent Epic electronic health record experience required
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and managing complex surgical and critically ill patients
• Proficiency with arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, blood products, continuous IV sedation, and vasoactive medication titration
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, BiPAP/CPAP, dysrhythmia management, ABG interpretation, and emergency medications
• Ability to care for patients requiring isolation precautions and appropriate PPE
• Willingness to care for patients with complex abdominal, vascular, thoracic, and oncologic surgical diagnoses
• Facility vaccination requirements apply, with exemptions handled according to applicable policy

Travel SICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit
• Monitor and manage patients following complex procedures, including EVAR, TEVAR, TCAR, Whipple procedures, radical neck surgery, gynecologic oncology surgery, and major abdominal surgery
• Care for patients with vascular conditions, necrotizing fasciitis, multisystem organ dysfunction, acute or chronic renal failure, and open abdomens
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, CRRT, wound vacs, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and continuous infusions
• Assess patient conditions, interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in status
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, sedation, and vasoactive drips in accordance with clinical protocols
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, IV teams, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other support disciplines
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, compassionate communication, and continuity of care

Apply now to join this Pennsylvania travel nursing team as a SICU Registered Nurse and make a meaningful impact in a high-acuity surgical critical-care setting in York.

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.