Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in South Charleston, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week acute care travel assignment requiring at least 2 years of critical care experience and current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Details
- 18-bed ICU within an acute care hospital setting
- Critically ill patients with complex needs including Sepsis, Acute MI, renal failure, post-vascular procedures, strokes/TIA, seizures, ARDS, and CV procedures requiring invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient population includes adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with occasional 1:3 (third patient may be overflow or PCU downgrade)
- RNs are required to titrate critical drips including vasopressors and sedation (e.g., Levophed, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin, Insulin)
- Equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation via trach and ET tube, telemetry, IV pumps, sequential compression devices, and specialty beds
- RNs read telemetry strips; no monitor tech on unit
- Charting via Epic EMR
- 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM); night shift availability also exists (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
- Every other weekend required (Friday–Saturday or Saturday–Monday rotation)
- Rotational holiday coverage with core staff
- No on-call or standby requirement
- Floating required to Stepdown, and occasionally to Med-Surg/Telemetry or to care for boarded ICU/Stepdown patients in the ED; travelers float in rotation and are not always first to float
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active WV RN license or compact RN license required
- Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
- TNCC certification required (effective 10/21/2026)
- Minimum 2 years of critical care/ICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Experience with CRRT and IABP required; Impella experience preferred
- PALS and NIHSS certifications preferred
- Two supervisor/peer references required (one supervisor reference required if candidate held a permanent position within the last 12 months)
- Skills checklist completed within the past year required
- Copies of certifications and driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to complex, hemodynamically unstable patients requiring drip titration, ventilator management, and advanced monitoring
- Charge nurse is primarily without patients; house supervisor available 24/7; hospitalist in-house 24/7; intensivist not always present
- Respiratory therapy is available outside the ICU and responds as needed; the unit is working toward having RT stationed in the ICU 24/7
- Orientation includes a general hospital orientation day, a full nursing orientation day, full-day computer/Epic training, and two 12-hour preceptored orientation shifts
- Scrub color: Navy for RNs; solid color only, no embroidery or patterns; approved outerwear in grey, black, navy, or royal blue; closed-toe shoes required (no Crocs)
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before returning; cumulative time working within the WVU system cannot exceed one year without a 2-year break
- Travel duos are not accepted for this position
- EKG testing is required for this ICU position (pass/fail)
American Traveler Job ID #P-725619. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.