RN - ICU

Cynet Health; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Parkersburg, WV seeks an experienced registered nurse for an ICU assignment lasting 13 weeks. The role requires at least 2 years of critical care experience and a 12-hour night shift with 1:2 patient ratios, supported by on-site intensivists.

You will manage central lines, titrate vasoactive meds, and care for high-acuity patients using CRRT, IABP, and vents, with 24/7 respiratory therapy and telemetry. Two orientations and required education blocks are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience.
• RN licensure required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Competent with vasoactive medications and ventilators.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess ICU patients and respond to changes in condition.
• Titrate critical care drips and manage sedation and paralytics.
• Remove/perform care for central lines and devices.
• Collaborate with intensivists and respiratory therapists.

Skills

ICU experience

Critical care

Patient monitoring

Vasoactive meds

Education

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Tools

CRRT

IABP

Ventilators

Job description

RN - ICU

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience
• Competent with CRRT, IABP, Vents, post-code/therapeutic hypothermia
• Skilled with all vasoactive medications, sedation, and paralytics

Description:

Unit has 18 beds, all private rooms, with negative pressure capability for COVID patients.

Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 but may stretch to 1:3 with overflow/stepdown.

Average daily census is approximately 13 patients.

Common diagnoses include sepsis, pneumonia, COVID, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, overdose, renal failure, neurosurgeries, and vascular patients.

All critical care drips are titrated within ordered parameters.

RNs are responsible for performing care and removal of central lines.

Charge nurse is present Monday-Friday during the day shift and takes assignments on nights and weekends as needed.

1-2 patient care technicians are available depending on census and staffing.

Intensivist is available daily from 7 AM to 7 PM, with residents assisting.

Respiratory therapy is present 24/7 in the unit.

Staff is responsible for monitoring and interpreting telemetry, with remote techs available for backup.

Self-scheduling and block scheduling are permitted to meet unit needs, though not guaranteed.

Weekend and holiday rotations are required based on unit demand.

Floating to stepdown and medical-surgical units may be necessary.

Scrub color is royal blue, with specific dress code requirements.

Two shifts of general orientation are mandatory, along with completion of specific education before starting.

Pharmacist is on the unit daily.

Cancellation policy allows for a limited number of shift cancellations during the assignment.