American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring a compact or WV RN license, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 20-bed ICU at an acute care facility
• Patient population includes medical ICU, surgical ICU, neuro, cardiac, and stepdown overflow
• Average daily census is 16-17 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1-2 in ICU and 1:3 for stepdown patients
• Uses EPIC for electronic medical records and Phillips cardiac monitoring equipment
• Night shifts are 12 hours, 7pm to 7:30am
• Every other weekend coverage required; holidays may be scheduled as needed
• Travelers typically do not float outside the ICU
• Orientation includes one day of general hospital orientation and 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
• Provide care for critically ill adults, including post-cath lab and balloon pump patients
• Work closely with dedicated charge nurse, in-house RT 24/7, and onsite pharmacy
• No open-heart or CRRT patients; some cardiac and neuro cases included
• Navy blue scrubs required with specific color guidelines for jackets and undershirts
• Support from nurse aides, capstone students, and nurse externs assigned to staff
• First-day general orientation followed by unit-specific training
• No local travelers accepted within 50 miles radius
• Holiday assignments are minimized for travelers when possible
• Travelers are not allowed to remain within WVU system for more than 1 year without a 2-year break

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS required; TNCC preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions considered
• Must pass EKG testing as part of onboarding
• Cannot have worked as a staff or traveler at any WVU facility in the past 2 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-653043. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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