Travel ICU RN - $2,326 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift acute care position requiring current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Details

• Work in a 20-bed ICU (MICU/SICU/Neuro) unit with average daily census of 16-17 patients
• Supports Stepdown needs for the facility
• Patient ratios of 1:1-2 for ICU and 1:3 for Stepdown
• Night shift schedule, 7p-730a, 12-hour shifts
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Fri/Sat for nights)
• Rotating holiday coverage
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• Uses Phillips Cardiac Monitors with central monitor station, no monitor techs required
• Handles typical IV drips including moderate conscious sedation via ICU Medical IV Pumps
• Vents (Servo & Hamilton) managed by Respiratory Therapy 24/7
• 24/7 in-house RT, pharmacy, and intensivist coverage
• No IV team on unit
• Common diagnoses include post cath lab, balloon pumps, and ventriculostomies (no bolts or open hearts)
• CRRT available using NxStage, typically prioritized for core staff
• Travelers typically do not float outside of the ICU unless part of a float pool assignment

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• PALS and TNCC certifications preferred
• BSN not required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Must be able to pass EKG competency testing
• Must disclose any background check findings at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting supporting MICU, SICU, and cardiac patients
• Designated Charge Nurse in place 24/7 who responds to rapid responses and codes
• 1-2 shifts of unit orientation with a preceptor following general hospital orientation
• Scrub color requirement: navy blue with navy or white jacket, natural hair color only, no pink or blue, tattoos must be covered
• COVID vaccination required, with medical or religious exemption requests requiring council approval
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Previous perm employees or travelers must have a 2-year break before returning to any WVU Medicine facility
• Travelers cannot work within the WVU system for longer than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
• Weekend rotation applies based on shift assignment (nights: Fri/Sat)
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience level

American Traveler Job ID #P-756581. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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