Medical-Surgical/Oncology Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charleston, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Facility Type: Level IV Trauma Center, Major Teaching Hospital
Unit: 5 South Medical Surgical/Oncology (29 Bed Unit)
Patient Population: Adult medical and surgical patients, oncology, palliative care, urology, telemetry

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7am-7pm, weekdays, every other weekend required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 4-5 patients per nurse
  • Nights: 5-6 patients per nurse
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA only, no pending certs allowed)
  • ONCC/ONS (Oncology Nursing Certification preferred)
• Preferred Skills:

  • Telemetry
  • Central Line Draws, Ports
  • Blood Administration
  • PCA Pumps
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration Assist
  • Pleurx Chest Tubes
  • Chemotherapy Administration (preferred but not required)
• Float: Nurses may float within their scope to meet facility needs
• Schedule: Open to accommodating blocked schedule requests
• License: WV or Compact RN License required (pending license may be submitted)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours minimum
• Holiday Requests: Limit to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 838
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White for RNs
• Parking: Free for travelers

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License
• Social Security Card (or proof of request)
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on compact license)
• 7-year Criminal Background Check (within 30 days of start)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and National Sex Offender Registry checks (updated annually)
• Primary Source Verification of State License and NURSYS verification (within 30 days of start)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year, must state candidate is in good health and free from communicable diseases)
• Drug Screen (within 30 days, no placeholders allowed)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 3 months)
• Annual TB Questionnaire for positive TB responders
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap (required, no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titers required)
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination with documentation)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titers required)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Fit Mask Testing (annual; 3M N95 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205 only)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG, Medication Calculation, Blood Administration) required for nursing candidates
• Annual Skills Checklist for specialty (Medical Surgical/Telemetry skills checklist required)
• References: Minimum 1 from manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within past year

Orientation & Training

• Orientation is 2 days (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management
• Required to complete in-service training modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Review of facility-specific policies including Blood Administration, Dress Code, Math Calculation Packet, and EKG Review
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required for certain units (not specifically for this unit)

Additional Notes

• Candidates without oncology experience will be considered if strong in other areas
• Candidates must comply with facility policies and submit all required documentation before start
• Returning permanent employees must wait 2 years before returning as travelers
• Facility accommodates PAPR if candidate cannot pass fit testing due to facial hair or other reasons

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a major teaching hospital with a diverse patient population in oncology and medical-surgical care.