ICU Registered Nurse
Boone, North Carolina
Watauga Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Boone, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily in the ICU with floating to Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU) and Medical-Surgical units as needed based on patient volume.
• Patient ratio in ICU typically 1:2, may vary when floating.
• Must be comfortable caring for pediatric patients occasionally, though they are not common.
• Required to work 2 weekends per month.
• Uniform: All white or all navy scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Experience and comfort with ventilator (vent) management
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system
• Must be willing and able to float between units

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required for address verification; candidates residing within 40 miles of the facility are not eligible.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually.
• E-Verify or attestation proof required.
• NURSYS verification required for RN license.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and competency exams.
• Passport-style photo for badge (shoulders up, front-facing, neutral background, high resolution).
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations or titers required (must be current within 5 years or have approved medical/religious exemption):

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Zoster/Shringrix vaccine not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season (October 1 – April 30).
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana within 90 days of start, updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Must include all required documentation such as cover sheets and reports as specified by the client.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training (CPI) is required for ICU nurses, with a one-year grace period to obtain if not already certified.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete self-study orientation and post-tests, accountability statements, and personal data sheets, especially if there is any break in contract.

This position requires a highly skilled ICU RN comfortable with critical care, floating to other units, and meeting rigorous compliance and credentialing standards.