Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position in a Level 1 Trauma setting with BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and CPI certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed Emergency Department within a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• Patient population includes infants through geriatrics with a high volume of psychiatric cases
• Care for patients with neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, and renal emergencies as well as trauma cases
• 3x12 hour night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, including every other weekend
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 4:1
• May float within scope to meet facility needs
• No call responsibilities
• Potential for blocked schedules, to be discussed during interview
• Primary responsibilities include providing emergency care for a diverse, high-acuity patient population
• High proportion of psychiatric patients with no separate psych area
• First-time travelers are accepted if qualified
• Permanent employees may not return as travelers within 2 years of last date of employment
• Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility for consideration, with some flexibility between 75-100 miles upon approval
• Orientation is held every other week on Thursday
• Two manager or charge nurse references from the past two years are required for consideration

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license is required (pending license acceptable, but must be active by start date)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in Emergency Department nursing
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and CPI
• Experience with IV starts and telemetry is required
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required
• Flu shot required during flu season (October 1st – March 31st) unless medically exempt

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts