ICU Registered Nurse
Huntington, WV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Huntington, West Virginia

Position Details

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Huntington, West Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating 3x12 hour shifts (Day 7:00 AM–7:00 PM / Night 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling with variable rotation cadence (may rotate monthly, biweekly, or occasionally weekly; no swaps within the same week or within a couple of days)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Identification:

  • Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Health & Immunizations:

  • Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QGold or T-Spot within 6 months, updated annually; CXR if history of positive TB)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody and antigen titer within 6 months, plus vaccination series or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccine doses required
  • Hepatitis A total antibody within 6 months
  • Hepatitis C antibody within 6 months; if positive, quantitative RNA PCR testing required
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required annually by October 31 through April 30; medical or religious exemptions require approval
  • COVID-19 seasonal vaccine required; initial series preferred; declination form required if opting out
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start including confirmation values for specified substances
  • Onsite N95 fit testing (candidates must be clean-shaven for fit test)
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Orientation and annual education review and attestation prior to start
  • Confidentiality agreement and IT access agreement must be completed before start
  • Vaccine exemption forms (medical and religious) must be submitted and approved prior to start if applicable
  • TB screening questionnaire required
  • Hepatitis B declination form if applicable
  • COVID-19 declination form if applicable
  • Account creation for timekeeping prior to start

Competencies & Evaluations

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• General competency exam required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually for applicable units
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluations required if employed over 1 year; internal evaluations if over 2 years

Additional Notes

• This is a regional academic medical center serving multiple counties in West Virginia and neighboring states.
• The ICU environment requires flexibility with rotating shifts and adherence to strict compliance and credentialing standards.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete facility-specific modules and attestations within the first week of assignment.