Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Critical Care Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Huntington West Virginia . Shift: Nights 12 Job Length: 13 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You\'ll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in West Virginia: West Virginia travel nursing jobs offer an abundance of career choices and the opportunity to work with talented practitioners and caring hospital staff. Urban highlights in the state feature quaint town centers with cozy bookstores, coffee shops, brew pubs, bakeries and bistros. Although farm fresh eggs and whole hog bacon is a staple in the mountain territory, many West Virginia travel nurse job professionals prefer pancakes for breakfast, readily available at roadside dining spots. Take your camera, you\'ll want to capture every stunning view from Morgantown and beyond.

Responsibilities Critical care nurses specialize in treating critically ill patients in general intensive care units, post-op units, burn units, and other specialized, intensive care units. Most critical care travel positions are in hospitals, but CC RNs can choose from many different subspecialties including Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Burn ICU, and Neuro ICU, among others. Some rehabilitation facilities also use critical care nurses because of their skills with ventilators and tracheostomy tubes. An important function of critical care nurses is to provide education and support to patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) credentials are recommended and may be required for specific travel nurse positions
• Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific travel nurse positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• Critical care experience in a hospital setting

Experience Requirements 12 months of occupational experience

Travel Nursing

American Traveler