Job Opportunity – ICU Registered Nurse – West Virginia
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Kingwood, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 hours per week, weekdays with every other weekend rotation, float required, 2:1 patient ratio across all shifts
Highlights:
- 13-week contract in a small ICU setting with an average daily census of 2 patients
- Experience with critical care procedures including conscious sedation, telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management
- Charting system: CPSI with required CERNER modules (non-billable, 2-6 hours completion time)
- 12-hour orientation provided with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Work with adult and geriatric patient populations in a focused critical care environment
- Orientation held every other Monday; full file due by noon Thursday prior to start date
Requirements:
- Active RN license (WV or Compact); pending license accepted for submission
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; travel experience not required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (all current through American Heart Association)
- Preferred certification: CCRN
- Required skills: Conscious sedation, telemetry, ventilator management, arterial line management, titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips, central line care, blood product administration, and procedural sedation monitoring
- Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required
- Permanent address must be 100+ miles from facility (candidates 75-100 miles reviewed case-by-case)
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Professional scrubs in wine and/or burgundy (not provided)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This ICU position offers the chance to provide high-quality critical care in an intimate setting where you can truly make a difference in each patient's journey. With a low patient ratio and comprehensive team support, you'll have the resources and time to deliver exceptional, detail-oriented care. Previous charge experience is preferred, making this an excellent opportunity for seasoned ICU nurses looking to advance their leadership skills while maintaining hands-on clinical practice.