Travel Emergency Department RN
South Charleston, WV
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: ER Travel Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: South Charleston, West Virginia
Facility Type: P4 Trauma Center (Level 4 Trauma Center)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking an experienced ER travel nurse for a 13-week assignment at a Level 4 Trauma Center. The ER treats approximately 70-75 patients daily, including trauma, medical, surgical, and pediatric cases. The unit has 28 beds with 2 designated trauma/code rooms and includes fast track and separate triage and psych/seclusion areas.

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC preferred (effective 10/21/2025, not currently required)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Emergency Room Nursing with critical care skill set
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but critical care skills required (implying advanced ER experience)
• Experience managing cardiac dysrhythmias, critical drips, BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation
• Radial ABG draw experience
• Familiarity with critical care drips including TPA, sedation, paralytics, etc.

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Trauma Level 4 patients
• Sepsis
• Medical and surgical conditions
• Overdose cases
• Age groups: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric
• COPD and trauma patients

Work Environment & Support Staff

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Charge nurse takes assignment but usually without patients
• House supervisor available 24/7
• ER techs assist with EKG, transport, CPR, vital signs, and tech duties
• Respiratory therapists available 24/7 by call (not dedicated in ER)
• Phlebotomy available 24/7; nurses assist with difficult sticks
• No monitor techs; RNs read bedside monitors and strips
• X-ray and CT located just outside ER; transport by ER techs or nurses

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift options:

  • 6:45 am to 7:15 pm
  • 10:45 am to 11:15 pm
  • 3:00 pm to 3:00 am
  • 6:45 pm to 7:15 am
• Block scheduling allowed
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: rotational with core staff
• No call or standby requirement
• No floating required

Dress Code

• RN/LPN: Navy scrubs
• CNAs/Monitor Techs: Dark grey/pewter scrubs
• Scrubs must be solid color, no embroidery or patterns
• Solid color fleece zip-ups allowed in grey, black, navy, or royal blue
• Solid undershirts in white, grey, or black matching scrub top
• Closed-toed shoes only; no crocs

Orientation & Training

• First day: general hospital orientation
• Full day nursing orientation for RNs/LPNs
• Computer training: half day for CNAs, full day for nurses
• Two 12-hour orientation shifts with preceptor
• Abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due within 90 days
• Typically 3 twelve-hour shifts per week with potential overtime

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly stated as required

This position is ideal for ER nurses with strong critical care skills looking for a short-term travel assignment in a busy Level 4 trauma center environment.