Job Description
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WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/26/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Registered Nurse - ICU\n
Join our team at WCS Healthcare Partners in Worcester, MA, where you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and high-acuity environment. Worcester is a vibrant city with a rich history, offering a blend of cultural attractions and natural beauty. This role is ideal for those seeking to advance their career in a supportive and challenging setting.
Responsibilities\n
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- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Surgical ICU, focusing on trauma and transplant cases.
- Manage and monitor patients with complex medical conditions, including acute kidney injury, respiratory failure, and traumatic brain injuries.
- Administer and titrate medications, including cardiac and vasoactive drips, as well as manage ventilator settings and other advanced life support equipment.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using the Epic charting system.
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures, including patient safety and infection control standards.
- Float to other adult ICUs and stepdown units as needed.
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Requirements\n
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- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an ICU setting, with specific experience in a Surgical ICU preferred.
- Experience in a Level I Trauma center is required.
- Current MA nursing license or a conditional MA license with active pursuit of a permanent license.
- Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR).
- Proficiency in managing central lines, arterial lines, and ventilators, as well as interpreting arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative patient care.
- Flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends, as part of a union facility with no special scheduling accommodations.
- Ability to complete required testing and modules prior to and during orientation.
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WCS Healthcare Partners Job ID #26-06666. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU @ UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
About WCS Healthcare Partners\n \n
With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.
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NURSING
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● Registered Nurses (RN)
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● Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
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● Travel Nursing
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● Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS
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● Nursing Leadership
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● Case Management
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ALLIED HEALTH
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● Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray
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● Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
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● Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination
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● Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs
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● Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs
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● Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants
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OPERATIONS & FINANCE
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● Practice Management
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● Clinical Operations
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● Administrative Support
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● Reception, Clerical, Call Center
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● Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement
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● Insurance Pre-Authorizations
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● Medical Billing/Coding
\n Benefits\n
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- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
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