ICU

Step-Down / Telemetry Night Shift — Ranson, WV

13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This combined SCU/Telemetry unit manages a mixed ICU and telemetry patient population across a variety of acuity levels. Common diagnoses include respiratory failure, COPD, trauma, bowel obstructions, vented overdoses, and COVID. Nurses must be comfortable managing ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and continuous vasoactive drips.

Schedule & Coverage

• 12-hour night shifts, 7 PM – 7 AM; 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Friday/Saturday nights)
• Holidays integrated into the permanent staff rotation
• Self-scheduling is not permitted; block scheduling accommodated based on unit needs

Clinical Support

• Respiratory therapy available in-house 24/7
• Cardiac monitor technicians stationed at the nurses' station
• Hospitalist in-house 7 AM – 5 PM; family medicine resident covers after hours
• No IV team on-site

Float Requirement

Occasional float to a MedSurg unit with a full patient assignment; float situations are rare.

Orientation

One preceptored shift on the unit prior to independent practice.

Requirements

• Active RN license (willing to wait for state license)
• BLS and ACLS (AHA) required; PALS required; NIHSS certification a plus
• COVID vaccination required (exemptions considered with supporting documentation)
• Candidate's home address must be 50+ miles from the facility

Dress Code

Navy blue scrubs (self-provided); neat and clean appearance required. Jackets permitted in navy, grey, or black — no hoodies. Natural hair color; excessive tattoos must be covered.

Contract start: October 18, 2026