ICU

ICU RN – 13-Week Contract

Position Overview

Join the intensive care unit for a 13-week assignment. You'll provide direct care to adult and geriatric patients with high-acuity conditions including post-operative recovery, acute stroke, sepsis, multisystem organ dysfunction, and hemodynamic instability.

Shift & Schedule

• Days: 4 x 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:00)
• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling model
• Start: ASAP

Core Responsibilities

• Manage ventilated patients and conscious sedation protocols
• Care for central lines, arterial lines, and PICC lines
• Administer IV medications, vasoactive drips, and blood products
• Interpret ABGs and obtain 12-lead EKGs
• Manage dysrhythmias and perform procedural sedation
• Assist with chest tube insertions/removals and sheath removals
• Support patients on high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, and hypothermia protocols
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary services

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• Current RN license (West Virginia or Compact; pending license accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Proficiency with telemetry, ventilator management, and conscious sedation
• Central line care and arterial line management experience

Preferred

• CCRN certification

Practical Details

• 2-patient ratio
• 12-hour orientation (held every other Monday)
• Scrubs: Burgundy or wine color (not provided)
• Permanent address required within 100 miles of the facility

To Apply

Submit a complete package including work history, specialty skills checklist, two manager/charge nurse references (past 2 years), current RN license verification, and copies of all required certifications. Full submission due by noon Thursday prior to your start date.