ICU RN (MICU/Neuro ICU)
Morgantown, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU (MICU/Neuro ICU)

Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7pm–7am)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• ICU units: Medical ICU (28 beds), Neuro ICU (20 beds)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1
• Nurse aide ratio: 10:1
• Common patient diagnoses: COVID-19, ARDS, GI bleed, sepsis, acute renal failure, stroke, dialysis, head bleeds, ventriculostomy/EVD
• Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage: Fellow present on Neuro ICU (not attending)
• Respiratory Therapist coverage: 24/7 with ventilator, CPAP, BiPAP equipment available
• Telemetry monitoring: Yes, monitored remotely from another floor; RNs do not read strips on unit
• Charge nurse: Free charge nurse available, not included in staffing

Required Certifications & Skills

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Ability to titrate intravenous drips including Levophed, phenylephrine, versed, paralytics, heparin, insulin
• Valid driver’s license

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Preference scheduling available; adjustments made based on unit needs
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts plus 2 Fridays every 4-week schedule (Saturday/Sunday count as weekend)
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday (for Neuro ICU, holiday coverage is the day prior)
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Rotational basis to any ICU or step-down unit

Orientation & Dress Code

• Unit-specific orientation: A few shifts including 12-hour nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Scrub color: Royal blue

Additional Requirements

• Fully COVID-19 vaccinated (2 Moderna/Pfizer shots or 1 J&J shot) or approved medical/religious exemption
• Must provide an unexpired driver’s license with an address outside a 50-mile radius from the facility
• Previous permanent candidates must have been off for 2 years before reapplying
• Previous travelers must have been off for 2 years after completing 1 full year at this facility
• Submission limits and team submission rules apply (recruiter note, not candidate-facing)

Summary

This is a 13-week night shift ICU RN position requiring critical care experience, current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications, with the ability to titrate multiple drips. The role involves working in a high-acuity ICU environment with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, weekend and holiday coverage, and no call requirements. COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory unless exempted.