Emergency Department RN
Beckley, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a large hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ER experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Details

• 20-bed Emergency Department combining adult and pediatric patients
• Large hospital work setting required
• Patient ratio of 1:4, though ratios may fluctuate with census and staffing
• Day shift schedule: alternating weeks of 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30) and 4x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Combined adult and pediatric ER environment with psychiatric, respiratory, cardiac, and orthopedic cases
• Skills utilized include triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG/ECG, procedural sedation, BiPAP/CPAP management, intubation, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and isolation precautions/PPE

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration — no exceptions
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience required
• 3–6 months of Level IV Trauma or higher experience required
• Current certifications required: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS, TNCC, PALS, and CPI
• AVADE certification preferred
• Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, psychiatric holds, and violent behavior
• Experience with pediatric cases including asthma and respiratory infections
• Two professional references required — one charge nurse or higher and one supervisor — both completed within the last year
• Driver's license with address matching permanent address required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications required
• Any license hits or background check issues must be disclosed upfront
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Orientation is scheduled on a bi-weekly basis
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered, but must be presented upfront — no changes will be accepted after submission
• Must be willing to work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
• Travelers who have worked within the ARH system for one year must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis; paired travelers will not be placed on the same shift or unit
• Candidates may only be considered for one ARH position at a time