Ortho/Med-Surg Overflow RN
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Ortho/Med-Surg Overflow unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience and at least 1 year of orthopedic specialty experience.

Details

• Work setting is a short-term acute care hospital — a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital (COTH member) with 855 staffed beds
• Unit specializes in patients who have undergone bone and joint reconstructive surgery, joint replacement, orthopedic trauma surgery, or sports injuries, with Med/Surg overflow capability
• Patient population is adults ages 18 and older
• Typical patient ratio is 1:4, with occasional flex to 1:5
• Remote telemetry monitoring is performed off-unit by a dedicated tech
• Night shift, 7P–7A (4x12s), with 36hr or 48hr contract options available
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• Parking is complimentary for travelers

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required; pending WV/Compact RN license will be considered
• BLS required; ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year of orthopedic specialty experience
• Proficiency with telemetry, IV starts, and drip management including Cardizem, Heparin, Nitro, Argatroban, Amiodarone, and Dopamine (renal perfusion)
• Experience with orthopedic equipment including CPMs, Orthopat, Constavac, Hemovac, wound vacs, and traction
• Driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Clean RN license required (cases with license hits reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

Additional Information

• Unit operates under a team nursing model
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates within 75–99 miles may be submitted for facility approval — local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent employees of this facility must have a gap of at least 2 years from their last date of permanent employment before being considered as a traveler
• Flu vaccine is required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); medical exemptions with documented physician or allergist records are accepted
• COVID vaccine is not required
• Scrub color for RNs is royal blue/white
• Orientation is held every other week on Thursdays and Fridays: Thursday is a full day in the computer lab, and Friday includes a half day in the lab followed by badging and a unit introduction
• Schedule accommodation requests (RTO) are considered at the manager's discretion based on unit needs