OR RN
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Evenings
$2,335/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- 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: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with cardiovascular and general surgery proficiency for a Level IV trauma teaching hospital, requiring a WV or compact RN license.
Details
- Operating Room setting with an average daily census of 22 cases
- Evening shift schedule of 4x10 hours (2:30 PM-11:00 PM)
- Every other weekend work required
- On-call requirement of 1 day per week plus 1-2 weekends per 4-5 week schedule with a 30-minute response time
- Overnight call shifts (7p-7a) typically covered by staff unless call-ins occur
- Charting system is Cerner
Requirements
- Active WV or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted for submission)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience and 1 year of in-specialty experience required
- Must have cardiovascular (CV) and general surgery experience
- Proficiency required in circulating and scrub roles
- Proficiency required in vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
- Must be proficient in vascular, orthopedic, general, ENT, urology, robotics, and GYN surgical procedures
- Minimum 2 Manager or Charge Nurse references from the past 2 years required
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1-March 31) unless medically exempt
- First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements are met
Additional Information
- Facility is a short-term acute care, Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
- Scrub color requirement is royal blue, white, or a combination of both
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, with 75-99 miles considered on a case-by-case basis at the same pay rate
- Former CAMC permanent employees must wait 2 years after their last day worked before returning as a traveler
- Current employees of the Vandalia 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 travel contracts within the system
- Orientation held every other Thursday
- Non-billable training modules required prior to start, averaging 2-6 hours to complete
- Free parking provided for travelers
- Holiday RTO requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
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
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I am having a wonderful experience working with Sebrona! She is very warm, kind, patient, professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication has been simple and clear, and she makes sure I feel informed and valued every step of the way. I truly appreciate her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to helping me find the right opportunities. I highly recommend working with her!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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