TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 26101!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU
Location
Parkersburg, WV
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (19:00–07:30) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in an 18-bed ICU with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2; may extend to 1:3 during overflow or stepdown situations, and 1:1 for CRRT and organ donation cases
Titrate all critical care drips within ordered parameters, including vasoactive medications, sedation, and paralytics
Monitor, interpret, and admit patients to the Phillips telemetry system; serve as primary monitor with remote tele techs as backup
Perform care and removal of central lines and manage patients on vents, CRRT, IABP, and post-code/therapeutic hypothermia protocols
Care for a diverse patient population including sepsis, pneumonia, CHF, COPD, DKA, overdose, renal failure, neurosurgical, general surgery, and vascular patients
Float to stepdown and med-surg units as needed; complete EPIC education and general competencies prior to floor assignment
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
Minimum 1 year of critical care experience
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (all must be unexpired)
Competency with CRRT, IABP, mechanical ventilation, and post-code/therapeutic hypothermia
Proficiency with vasoactive medications, sedation, and paralytic agents
Valid, unexpired government-issued driver's license required at time of submittal
Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records system
Experience with Phillips telemetry monitoring and interpretation
Why Join Us
Work in a well-supported ICU environment with dedicated respiratory therapy coverage, on-unit pharmacist support during day hours, and intensivist coverage during day shifts
Self-scheduling and block scheduling options available, offering flexibility while meeting unit needs