Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Martinsburg, WV
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Opportunity

Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Overview

• Unit: Emergency Room (Cost Center 51)
• Beds: 40 total (includes 2 Trauma Bays, 7 Rapid Medical Exam (RME) beds, and 2 Psych/Seclusion rooms)
• Patient Volume: Approximately 120 patients per day (pre-COVID average ~150)
• RME: Open 11 am - 11 pm (or 1 am), staffed with PA or ED physician plus LPN or RN; accepts patients with acuity levels 3-5
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: 2 rooms with exterior locking doors

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Preferred Certifications:

  • CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
  • TCRN (Trauma Certified Registered Nurse)
  • CPEN (Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years ER experience in a similar size/volume ED
  • Previous travel nursing experience required
  • EPIC EMR experience required

Staffing & Ratios

• RN Ratio: 1:4
• ED Techs: Typically have EMS background (not required), ratio 1:8-10 depending on area and staffing
• Charge Nurse: Available 24/7, may take patients if unit needs demand
• Respiratory Therapist: In-house 24/7
• Pharmacy: In-house 24/7 with Omnicell system
• IV Team: None

Patient Care & Procedures

• ED Techs assist with Foley insertion/removal, phlebotomy, EKGs, splinting, wound care, patient transport, CPR, and trauma assistance
• Nurses and PCTs perform lab draws
• Common patient types: MVC trauma, STEMI, stroke (stabilize and transfer), behavioral health (pediatric/adolescent patients may stay for days), overdose, COVID cases (declining)
• Stroke center with Cath Lab and IR available; stroke patients typically transferred out
• Level I trauma patients stabilized and transferred as needed

Work Schedule & Orientation

• Shifts:

  • Days: 7 am, 11 am, 3 pm or 7 pm (travelers)
  • Nights: Usually blocked schedule (7 pm - 7 am)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday nights; Saturday/Sunday days)
• Holidays: Worked as needed based on unit needs
• Scheduling: Uses Kronos for requests; schedules approved by manager; attempts to provide schedules 2 weeks in advance for 4-week blocks; block scheduling allowed if contract permits
• Orientation: 1-2 twelve-hour shifts depending on experience
• Floating: No floating required

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs, navy or white jacket, white or navy undershirt; natural hair color required; tattoos must be covered if deemed distasteful
• Security: Hospital security available but not dedicated to ED and not 24/7 in ED
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Use Phillips system, central station monitoring
• Ventilators: Servo U, Hamilton G5, Hamilton T1 transport vent, Bipap (Phillips Respironics V60), high flow heated AirVo & MaxTech system
• Physicians/Mid-Levels: 2 providers and 2 PAs at peak times (no NPs)
• Additional Notes:

  • Float pool nurses ideally assist with ER boarders
  • Helipad available for patient transport (weather dependent)

COVID-19 Policy

• Fully vaccinated required (2 Moderna/Pfizer shots or 1 J&J shot)
• Medical or religious exemptions require approval through a formal exemption process

This position offers the opportunity to work in a busy, well-equipped ER in a scenic area within driving distance of Washington DC. Ideal for experienced ER nurses with travel experience and EPIC proficiency.