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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an ED Holding Unit role requiring 2 years of RN experience and WV or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• MS/Tele unit functioning as an ED Holding Unit
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• 3x12 day shifts, 7a-7p, with every other weekend required
• Floating to the ED required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• CPI certification required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including 1 year in-specialty
• MS/Tele, Telemetry, and ER Holding experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including port access, blood product administration, peripheral line care, and starting IVs
• Experience managing Heparin protocols and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Experience with CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal care
• Respiratory skills required including BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Tracheostomy care and ventilated patient care preferred
• Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in an ED Holding/MS-Tele environment
• Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Royal blue and white scrubs required for RNs
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption is documented
• COVID vaccine not required
• First-time travelers accepted with appropriate specialty experience
• 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 Mon Health Systems, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for travel contracts within the system
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, though those within 75-100 miles may be considered case-by-case at the same rate
• Free parking provided for travelers