ICU Registered Nurse
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Berkeley Medical Center

ICU RN Opportunity - Martinsburg, West Virginia

Specialty

• ICU (MICU/SICU/Neuro)
• Unit size: 20 beds (average daily census 16-17)
• Common patient types: post cath lab, balloon pumps (usually for permanent staff but considered for experienced travelers), thoracic surgery consults bi-monthly, no open heart surgeries, no CRRT
• Patient ratios: 1:1-2 in ICU, 1:3 in Stepdown

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• NIHSS
• PALS preferred
• TNCC preferred

Experience

• Specialty years of experience: 20 years (as indicated by specialty "ICU - 20")
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat nights; Sat/Sun days)
• Holiday scheduling minimized for travelers when possible

Orientation

• 1st day: general hospital orientation
• 1-2 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor

Work Environment & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• Ventilators: Servo & Hamilton (managed by RTs; RNs may silence alarms after notifying RT)
• IV pumps: Braun IV pumps for typical drips including moderate conscious sedation
• Telemetry: Phillips Cardiac Monitors, central monitoring station
• No IV team; RTs and pharmacy available 24/7 on unit
• Charge Nurse available 24/7, acts as free charge nurse but may take patient if needed
• Nurse aides and students present for support and observation but not counted in staffing

Additional Information

• COVID vaccine required (2 Moderna/Pfizer or 1 J&J); medical/religious exemptions require approval
• Scrub color: Navy blue scrubs, navy or white jacket, white or navy undershirt; natural hair color required; tattoos must be covered if distasteful
• Floating: Travelers typically do not float outside ICU unless assigned to float pool
• Drivers license address must be outside 50 miles from facility
• Background checks must be disclosed at submission

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses comfortable with a high-acuity environment and working in a structured, supportive team with a focus on critical care patients.