ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ranson, West Virginia
Jefferson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ICU/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Ranson, West Virginia
Specialty: SCU/Tele - ICU/Telemetry
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Smaller community hospital with a 6-bed ICU/Telemetry unit (5 ICU beds, 5 Telemetry beds total).
• Assignment primarily day shifts with occasional night or evening shifts.
• 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am).
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule (Fri/Sat nights, Sat/Sun days).
• Holiday work integrated into permanent staff holiday rotation.
• Floating to MedSurg with full assignment (ratios 1:5-6) is rare but possible.
• Orientation: 1 shift on the unit with a preceptor.
• Patient types: Trauma, bowel obstructions, COPD, vented overdoses, COVID-19 patients, surgical patients, etc.
• Unit uses Phillips Cardiac Monitors; ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and High-Flow oxygen available.
• Hospitalist coverage 7am-5pm; family medicine resident covers after hours.
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7; pharmacy support available but not in-house 24/7.
• No charge nurse currently; when re-established, charge nurse will have a lighter patient load.
• Nurse aide support with 1 PCT per 10 patients; tech coverage varies by shift.

Required Qualifications

• Current West Virginia RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in ICU/Telemetry or critical care nursing (based on specialty and job requirements).
• Must be fully COVID vaccinated or complete exemption process.
• Professional appearance required: Navy blue scrubs (traveler provides own), natural hair color, and tattoos must be covered if excessive or distasteful.

Additional Information

• Patient-to-nurse ratios range from 1:3 to 1:5 depending on acuity.
• EMR system: EPIC.
• Drip infusions and ventilator management expected.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays are essential.
• Travelers cannot self-schedule but block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU/Telemetry RNs looking for a short-term assignment in a community hospital setting with diverse patient acuity and a supportive team environment.