Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Kingwood, WV
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Kingwood, WV 26537. This opportunity places you in a top-rated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within the scenic Appalachian region, offering excellent clinical experience, a supportive healthcare team, and access to outdoor recreation. Discover why Kingwood is a leading destination for West Virginia nursing jobs and travel healthcare professionals.

ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Kingwood, West Virginia 26537
• Healthcare Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Job Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 27, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00pm – 7:30am), weekdays and every other weekend
• Hours per Week: 36
• On-Site Position

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience in a hospital setting
• Active West Virginia or Compact RN license (pending license considered)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (American Heart Association required)
• Ability to provide at least 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Must reside at least 100 miles from facility (75-100 miles considered case-by-case)
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• CCRN certification preferred

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to adult and geriatric ICU patients
• Perform conscious sedation, telemetry monitoring, and ventilator management
• Administer emergency medications and manage critical drips (cardiac, vasoactive)
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage dysrhythmias
• Assist with procedures including chest tube insertion/removal, central line care, and wound management
• Float to other hospital units as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Document patient care using CPSI EMR system

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Kingwood, WV and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.