ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Critical Care Float Pool | 8-Week Contract in Trenton, NJ

Bring your critical care expertise to an on-site ICU Registered Nurse contract job in Trenton, New Jersey. This opportunity is designed for an experienced ICU nurse who is confident caring for complex patients and adapting across critical care and medical-surgical telemetry environments. You will float between multiple nearby campuses as needed while collaborating with skilled interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Trenton is New Jersey’s historic state capital, offering convenient access to the region’s cultural attractions, dining, and major metropolitan areas.

ICU RN Contract Job Details

• Location: Trenton, New Jersey 08638
• Department: Critical Care Float Pool
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Start Date: November 10, 2026
• Duration: 8-week nursing contract
• Work Setting: On-site; float coverage between designated campuses and medical-surgical telemetry as needed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of current ICU nursing experience
• At least 2 years of current medical-surgical telemetry experience
• Active New Jersey or Compact Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Current influenza vaccination required; declinations are not accepted
• Ability to float between critical care and medical-surgical telemetry assignments and work every other weekend and holiday

Critical Care Float Pool Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients
• Float between critical care units and medical-surgical telemetry assignments based on operational needs
• Perform comprehensive assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient response and clinical status
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate individualized plans of care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Cerner
• Support safe transitions of care through clear communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

Apply now to join an experienced healthcare team in this ICU Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Trenton, New Jersey.

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.