ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania
ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady and active demand, concentrated in acute care hospital systems, academic medical centers, and large regional health networks, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior charge nurse. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the primary hiring hubs, with major systems like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network maintaining consistent icu registered nurse openings. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania are cardiac ICU, neuro ICU, and trauma critical care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 4
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN with strong cardiac critical care and advanced device management skills for a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU.
Details
- Cardiovascular ICU setting with 19 beds and an average daily census of approximately 15 patients
- Provides immediate post-operative open-heart surgery care and high-acuity cardiac critical care
- Common diagnoses include post-operative CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm/dissection, cardiogenic shock, acute MI, acute heart failure, respiratory failure and cardiac arrhythmias
- Also cares for patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00a-7:30p
- Every third weekend required, approximately 4 weekend shifts per contract
- Floating to MICU or STU/NEU may be required based on facility needs
- No on-call requirements
- Self-scheduling unit with no block scheduling option
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active PA RN license or Compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of strong CVICU experience required
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management experience required
- Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure required
- 12-lead EKG/ECG experience required
- CABG and post-cardiac surgery experience required
- Pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention experience required
- Central venous pressure and Swan-Ganz/Pulmonary Artery Line monitoring experience required
- Epicardial pacing wire management experience required
- Impella and IABP experience required
- CRRT/CVVHD and acute/chronic renal failure management experience required
- Arterial line, central line, PICC and blood product administration experience required
- Continuous IV sedation, neuromuscular blockade, emergency medication and procedural sedation experience required
- Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration experience required
- BiPAP/CPAP, mechanical ventilation, HFNC, ABG interpretation and suctioning experience required
- Experience with ECMO circuits, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Impella, CRRT, mechanical ventilators, Swan-Ganz catheters, invasive arterial pressure monitoring, temporary pacemakers, infusion pumps and chest drainage systems required
- Epic charting experience required
- Valid references and copies of certifications required for consideration
Additional Information
- Approximately 36 hours of orientation provided
- Accepts local candidates within a 50-mile radius at a local differential rate
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- No pre-approved time off accommodated after submission
- PA fingerprint clearance required, which may involve travel and processing time
- Pass/fail clinical exam required for clearance with a maximum of 3 attempts
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Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.
ICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Pennsylvania
A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Allegheny Health Network28

- UPMC5

- Geisinger5

- Temple Health5T
- Main Line Health5

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services24
- Science & Research2
- Education1
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required by most Pennsylvania ICU employers
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Experience with ICU monitoring systems, ventilator management, and vasoactive drips
- CCRN certification valued by academic medical centers and level one trauma hospitals
ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a icu registered nurse in Pennsylvania?
You become a icu registered nurse in Pennsylvania by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining a license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. After licensure, most ICU positions require completing a critical care orientation or residency program. Many Pennsylvania hospitals prefer candidates with a BSN and offer tuition support for nurses who want to advance their education while working.
How much do ICU registered nurses make in Pennsylvania?
ICU registered nurses in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $96,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,800 for the lowest 10% to over $117,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire icu registered nurses in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring icu registered nurses in Pennsylvania right now include Allegheny Health Network, UPMC, and Geisinger, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of large academic medical centers and regional health networks means icu registered nurse openings tend to remain consistent across multiple systems throughout the year.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Canonsburg have the most icu registered nurse openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because it anchors a dense cluster of academic medical centers and health systems, while Pittsburgh's strength in cardiovascular and neuroscience care drives sustained ICU demand, and Allentown's rapidly growing Lehigh Valley Health Network supports consistent critical care hiring in the region.
Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. ICU nursing is a hands-on bedside role that cannot be performed remotely in a clinical sense, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those that exist are typically in care management, telephonic triage, or utilization review functions that draw on ICU clinical backgrounds.
How can I get hired as a icu registered nurse in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a nurse residency or critical care internship program designed for new graduates. UPMC, Penn Medicine, and Lehigh Valley Health Network all run structured new-graduate residency programs that include ICU rotations and direct placement. Starting in a progressive care or step-down unit is a common lateral move that builds the clinical foundation ICU managers look for. Holding an active Pennsylvania RN license and a current ACLS certification gives newer applicants a clear hiring edge.
Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the positions that match.
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