What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - ICU position at American Traveler?
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
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan