OR RN
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Evenings
$2,335/weekOverview
- Start Date10/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 29, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with cardiovascular and general surgery proficiency for a position requiring circulating and scrub skills across multiple specialties.
Details
- Operating Room unit in a short-term acute care, Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital
- Average daily census of 22 cases
- Shift options include 3x12 Days (0645-1915), 4x10 Days (0700-1700), or evening 4x10s (14:30-23:00)
- Weekend work required
- On-call responsibilities required, approximately 1 day per week plus 1-2 weekends per 4-5 week schedule
- 30-minute response time required when on call
- Uses Cerner and Accudose charting systems
Requirements
- Active WV or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted for consideration
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Minimum 1 year of in-specialty (OR) experience required
- BLS certification required
- Cardiovascular (CV) and general surgery experience required
- Circulating and scrub experience required
- Proficiency required in vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
- Proficiency required in vascular procedures including AV fistulas/grafts, aortic surgeries/bypasses, femoral-popliteal or distal bypasses, carotids, and embolectomies
- Proficiency required in orthopedic procedures including arthroscopies and total joints
- Proficiency required in general surgery including colorectal/colon resections, laparoscopic assisted surgeries, whipples, liver resections, thyroids, and mastectomies
- Proficiency required in ENT procedures including trachs, laryngectomies, and radical neck dissections
- Proficiency required in urology procedures including cystectomies, nephrectomies, prostatectomies, implants, and cysto-related procedures
- Proficiency required in robotic surgery including gyn, colorectal, hernias, and lap nissens
- Proficiency required in GYN procedures including abdominal/vaginal hysterectomies and posterior/anterior repairs
- Minimum 2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required
- Driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
Additional Information
- Circulate and scrub for a wide range of surgical specialties including cardiovascular, vascular, orthopedic, general, ENT, urology, robotics, and GYN procedures
- Scrub color required: Royal Blue, White, or a combination of both
- Holiday RTO requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption documented; not required outside that window
- COVID vaccine not required
- First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
- Current employees of the broader health system (including CAMC, Mon Health, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for this travel contract
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; those between 75-99 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Free parking provided for travelers
Facility
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Charleston, WV
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
- Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.
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