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Travel ICU Step-Down Registered Nurse - $2,186 per week

ARMStaffing

iconKeyser, WV, US, 26726

iconPer Diem, Full Time

icon8 October 2025

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Travel ICU Step-Down Registered Nurse - $2,186 per week at ARMStaffing summary:

A Travel ICU Step-Down Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care in a high-acuity acute care setting, primarily working 12-hour night shifts in ICU, MedSurg, and Telemetry units. This role involves managing patients with complex needs such as BiPap support and occasional medication drips, requiring certifications including ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS. The position is contract-based, travel-focused, and supported by a company offering comprehensive benefits including health coverage, financial plans, and clinical support.

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Keyser, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Nursing Position Available: 12-Hour Night Shifts

Job Summary

We are seeking dedicated nursing professionals for 12-hour night shifts, primarily in an acute care setting. The successful candidate will float between MedSurg/Telemetry units and occasionally care for patients in a step-down unit.

Unit Highlights
  • 50-mile radius rule applies for all submissions.
  • Candidates must include a copy of their unexpired driver's license.
  • Background hits must be disclosed at the time of submission.
  • Ability to provide pediatric care and obtain PALS certification while employed is highly desirable.
ICU Details

The unit consists of a 4-bed ICU that operates as a step-down unit, rarely requiring vent management. Primarily, patients will be on BiPap, with infrequent use of drips such as insulin, cardizem, and levophed on occasion. The nurse-patient ratio is typically 2:1 but can adjust to 4:1 for lower acuity patients.

Working Environment

The ICU is staffed with one RN and one tech, requiring an independent nursing approach. Our MedSurg unit is connected, allowing for collaboration with other nursing staff. We utilize telemedicine to consult with intensivists and have local attending physicians managing patients.

Schedule and Hours
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Weekend shifts: As scheduled
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract Duration: 91 weeks
Required Certifications
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • BLS (AHA)
  • NIHSS
  • PALS (AHA)
Cancellation Policy

The client may cancel 2 shifts per 13-week assignment and 1 shift for assignments less than 13 weeks.

Charting System

The facility uses Epic Systems Corporation - EpicCare Inpatient - EMR for charting.

Join Our Team at ARMStaffing

At ARMStaffing we take care of our employees! We offer:

  • Health Benefits: Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.
  • Onboarding Made Easy: We coordinate your onboarding essentials—like physicals and titers—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the details.
  • Clinical Support: Our in-house clinical team is here to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and advocate for you—every step of the way.
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan: After a qualifying waiting period, you're eligible to enroll. Contribute at least 5%, and we’ll match 4%.
  • Recruiter Matching: When you apply with ARM, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.

And honestly, there's so much more—like travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals & incidentals, referral bonuses, completion bonuses… the list goes on!

Why Choose ARMStaffing?
  • SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
  • SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
  • Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
  • Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
  • Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

ARMStaffing Job ID #33964262. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

  • Local and travel contracts
  • Temp-to-perm employment
  • Direct-hire personnel
  • Per Diem
  • Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
  • Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
  • 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
  • Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
  • Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
  • Medical Benefits
  • Company-matched 401K

Keywords:

travel nurse, ICU nurse, step-down unit, acute care, 12-hour night shifts, registered nurse, critical care nursing, patient care, PALS certification, medical staffing