Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $40-55 per hour

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a local contract nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Woodsville, New Hampshire. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/12/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Local Contract Location: Woodsville, NH Compensation: Competitive Salary Full Benefits Shift: Full-Time Nights Sign-On Bonus: $8,000 Shift Differentials Salary: Depends on experience Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality critical care to seriously ill and injured patients in a 3-bed ICU within a critical access hospital . This is an excellent opportunity for an ICU nurse who values autonomy, teamwork, clinical decision-making, and personalized patient care . You will care for a diverse patient population, including medical and post-surgical patients, while also supporting care within a mixed-acuity inpatient environment. Key Responsibilities Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients for subtle or significant changes in condition. Provide continuous nursing care to critically ill patients throughout their ICU stay and recovery. Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies and changes in patient status. Administer medications and treatments safely and evaluate patient responses. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans. Prioritize care for patients with complex and rapidly changing conditions. Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams. Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and their families. Educate patients, families, and fellow team members regarding care and treatment. Delegate appropriate tasks and ensure completion of assigned responsibilities. Apply sound clinical judgment and critical thinking when determining interventions. Maintain accurate documentation and follow hospital policies, procedures, and clinical standards. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, professional development, continuing education, and team activities. Support data collection, research, and initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes. Qualifications Required: Active RN License Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Preferred: ICU/critical care nursing experience Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher Experience caring for medical and/or post-surgical patients Why Consider This Opportunity? $8,000 Sign-On Bonus Competitive salary Shift differentials Comprehensive benefits package Full-time night shift Opportunity to work in a close-knit critical care environment Diverse patient population and broad clinical experience Strong focus on teamwork, autonomy, and quality patient care About HonorVet Technologies HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans. As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more. At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served. Benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Continuing Education Medical benefits Wellness and fitness programs Dental benefits Guaranteed Hours Mileage reimbursement Referral bonus Bereavement Holiday Pay Sick pay Retention bonus