Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Critical Care/CCU Float Pool
Pennington, New Jersey, United States
Start date: 08/04/2026 | Duration: 8 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,017-$2,118 per week | Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
This travel temporary assignment is in a hospital setting and uses a float pool model across acute ICU/critical care units with potential cross‑coverage as needed. The role requires flexibility to float to multiple units and to cover scheduling holes as assigned. EMR is Cerner.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,017-$2,118 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract length: 8 weeks
- Shift details: Night shift, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, 3x12-hour shifts
- Travel nursing assignment in a float pool with potential unit coverage
- EMR: Cerner; licensure must be NJ/Compact at submission
- Availability: Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct bedside nursing care for adult patients in a high-acuity, critical care environment as part of a float pool.
- Monitor hemodynamics, support ventilated patients, administer medications, and manage IVs/lines per physician orders.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, respond to changes in condition, and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Document assessments, treatments, and care plans in the Cerner EMR; communicate clearly during handoffs.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other care team members to coordinate care across units as needed.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control, safety, and clinical policies; participate in ongoing quality and patient safety initiatives.
- Demonstrate flexibility to float to multiple units and adapt to varying patient acuity and staffing needs.

Requirements
- Active RN license in New Jersey or a Compact license required at submission
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- 2+ years of current ICU and MST experience
- Cerner EMR experience or familiarity
- Scrub color requirement: Navy Blue scrubs
- Ability to work in a float pool and cover schedule holes; every other weekend and every other holiday required

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and a defined 8-week assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing assistance
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Extension opportunities when Available
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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