ED Holding Unit RN
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an ED Holding Unit position requiring WV or Compact RN license and prior ER holding, MS/Tele, or Telemetry experience.

Details

• ED Holding Unit within a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Patient ratio of 5:1
• 3x12 day shifts, 7a-7p, weekdays with every other weekend required
• Floats to ED as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted for initial consideration)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year in-specialty experience
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; CPI certification also required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• Prior ER Holding, MS/Tele, or Telemetry experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy and phlebotomy, including port access, blood product administration, peripheral line care, and IV starts
• Experience with Heparin protocols and managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Experience with CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal care
• Respiratory skills including CPAP/BiPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with ventilated patients and tracheostomy care preferred
• Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ED Holding environment supporting adult and geriatric patients
• Royal blue and white scrubs required for RNs
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption is documented
• COVID vaccine not required
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirements
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last date worked before returning as a travel RN
• Current employees of the broader health system are not eligible for travel contracts within affiliated facilities
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; those between 75-100 miles may be considered case-by-case at standard rate
• Non-billable orientation modules required prior to start, averaging 2-6 hours to complete