Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,969 per week in Kingwood, WV

Candidates must submit a complete application packet including comprehensive work history, specialty-specific skills checklist, minimum 2 manager/charge references from the past 2 years, current RN license verification (NURSYs pulled within 2 days of submission), copies of all required certifications, and COVID vaccine status. Advanced ICU skills including arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, blood product administration, ventilator management, and hemodynamic monitoring.

Job Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – West Virginia

Start Date: ASAP

Location: West Virginia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36 hours per week, night shift 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, weekdays with every other weekend rotation. Float required. 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. 12-hour orientation provided.

Highlights:

• 13-week contract with immediate start availability
• Low average daily census (0.2 patients per day) in a 2-bed ICU unit
• Electronic Medical Record system: CPSI for charting
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Rapid Response Teams, Physical Therapy, and more
• Focus on adult and geriatric critical care populations
• Scrubs not provided; wine and/or burgundy color required

Requirements:

• Active RN License (West Virginia or Compact state license required; pending license accepted for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of registered nurse experience required
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIH Stroke Scale through American Heart Association
• Preferred Certification: CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
• Required Skills: Conscious sedation, telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management
• Advanced ICU skills including arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, blood product administration, ventilator management, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Competency in procedural sedation, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, and continuous IV sedation
• Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles from facility location
• Current Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Previous charge experience preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This ICU position offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality critical care to adult and geriatric patients in a supportive environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. With a manageable patient census and comprehensive clinical support services, you'll be able to deliver focused, compassionate care while utilizing advanced critical care skills. The night shift schedule provides work-life balance with every other weekend rotation, making this an ideal assignment for experienced ICU nurses seeking meaningful patient impact.

Application Process:

Candidates must submit a complete application packet including comprehensive work history, specialty-specific skills checklist, minimum 2 manager/charge references from the past 2 years, current RN license verification (NURSYs pulled within 2 days of submission), copies of all required certifications, and COVID vaccine status. SSN and DOB required at time of submittal. Non-billable online modules (average 2-6 hours completion time) must be completed prior to start date. Orientation is held every other Monday. Full documentation must be submitted by noon Thursday prior to start date to avoid delays.