ICU | RN - NJ | 8-Week Local Contract – Trenton, NJ

ICU Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool Contract Job in Trenton, New Jersey

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for an 8-week contract opportunity in Trenton, New Jersey. This on-site critical care nursing role supports a Critical Care Float Pool and involves floating between regional campuses as needed, specifically RMC and Hopewell Campuses, with possible float to MST if needed, while delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced acute care environments. Located in the Trenton area, ZIP code 08638 offers convenient access to Central New Jersey communities, regional transportation, and a rich mix of historic charm and urban amenities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2020-$2130
• Location: Trenton, NJ
• Setting: ICU / Critical Care Float Pool
• Start Date: 7/7/2026
• Duration: 8-week contract
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Float Requirement: Will float between regional campuses as needed
• EMR: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• 2+ years of current ICU and medical-surgical telemetry (MST) experience required
• Active New Jersey RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Flu vaccination required
• Ability to adapt quickly to different critical care environments and patient populations

Critical Care Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in the Critical Care Float Pool, floating between RMC and Hopewell Campuses, with possible float to MST if needed
• Float between assigned campuses based on patient care needs and staffing demands
• Assess, monitor, and document patient condition accurately and promptly in Cerner
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with provider orders and clinical protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective, and compassionate patient care
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient status and emergency situations
• Maintain compliance with unit standards, documentation requirements, and infection prevention practices

Apply now to join this ICU Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Trenton, New Jersey and advance your critical care nursing career today.

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.