Travel ICU Nurse - $2,293 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift Options:
  • Days: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
  • Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Block Scheduling Available (Especially for Night Shift)

Unit Overview

Join an 18-bed ICU providing care to critically ill patients with complex and life-threatening conditions. This high-acuity unit specializes in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac care, neurological emergencies, respiratory failure, and critical care interventions.

The ICU is expected to expand to 27 beds, offering travelers exposure to a growing and dynamic critical care environment.

Unit Information

• 18-Bed ICU
• Planned Expansion to 27 Beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio:
  • Typical: 1:2
  • Occasionally 1:3 for overflow or stepdown-level patients
• Dedicated Charge Nurse
• House Supervisor Available 24/7

Patient Population

• Sepsis
• Acute Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Renal Failure
• Post-Vascular Procedures
• Stroke & TIA
• Seizure Disorders
• ARDS
• Respiratory Failure
• Hemodynamic Instability
• Critically Ill Medical & Surgical Patients
• Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Patients

Requirements

• Active RN License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Minimum 2 Years of Critical Care Experience
• Previous Travel Nursing Experience Required
• No Travel Duos

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• PALS
• NIHSS
• TNCC
• CRRT Experience
• IABP Experience
• Impella Experience

Required Clinical Skills

Critical Care & Hemodynamic Monitoring

• Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Critical Care Assessment
• Management of High-Acuity ICU Patients

Cardiac Care

• Acute MI Management
• Post-Vascular Procedure Care
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Independent Tele Strip Interpretation

Drip Management

Must be comfortable titrating:

• Levophed
• Cardizem
• Amiodarone
• Heparin
• Insulin
• Sedation Infusions
• Vasopressor Infusions

Neurological Care

• Stroke & TIA Patients
• Seizure Management
• Lumbar Drain Management

Respiratory Care

• Mechanical Ventilation
• Endotracheal Tube Management
• Tracheostomy Ventilation
• BiPAP
• CPAP
• ARDS Patient Management

Scheduling & Requirements

• Every Other Weekend Required
• Holiday Rotation with Core Staff
• No Call Requirement
• Manager-Created Schedule
• Block Scheduling Available

Floating Expectations

• Required to Float Within Scope
• Primary Float Area: Stepdown Unit
• May Float to:
  • Med-Surg/Telemetry
  • Emergency Department Boarding Areas
• Travelers Float in Rotation
• If Floated to Med-Surg, Full Patient Assignment May Be Required

Equipment & Technology

• Telemetry Monitoring
• Mechanical Ventilators
• BiPAP/CPAP
• IV Pumps
• Sequential Compression Devices
• Specialty Beds
• Cerner/Electronic Charting Environment

Facility Support

• Hospitalist Available 24/7
• Intensivist Support Available
• Respiratory Therapy Readily Available Around the Clock
• Dedicated Charge Nurse Leadership

Orientation

• Hospital Orientation
• Nursing-Specific Orientation
• Computer Training
• Two 12-Hour Precepted Orientation Shifts
• Skills Validation Program

Dress Code

• RN/LPN: Navy Blue Scrubs
• Solid Colors Only
• No Patterns or Embroidery
• Closed-Toe Shoes Required
• No Crocs

Why You'll Love This Assignment

• High-acuity ICU environment
• Strong critical care skill utilization
• 1:2 staffing ratios
• Block scheduling opportunities
• Dedicated leadership support
• Exposure to advanced cardiac, neurological, and respiratory patients
• Opportunity to work in a growing ICU program

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance