ED Holding Unit RN
Charleston, WV
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Holding Unit

Location

Charleston, WV | Short Term Acute Care / Level IV Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Weekdays with every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ED Holding Unit setting, with a patient population of adults and geriatrics at a 5:1 ratio
• Perform IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including accessing ports, blood product administration, peripheral line care and management, and starting IVs
• Administer and manage medications including Heparin protocols and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Monitor and care for patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions including CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Manage respiratory support including external CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), oxygen face masks, and non-invasive airway management
• Float to the Emergency Department as needed; document all care using CERNER electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN License (pending license accepted for submission; active license must be in hand prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; minimum 1 year of in-specialty experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required — must be through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• CPI certification required — must be scheduled and obtained more than 1 week prior to start date
• CERNER experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates between 75–100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Med/Surg, Telemetry, and ED Holding Unit experience preferred
• Experience with care of ventilated patients and tracheostomy management preferred
• First-time travelers with appropriate specialty experience are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Work at a major teaching hospital and Level IV Trauma Center that is a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
• Expected weekly hours of 36 or 48 based on candidate preference, with no on-call requirements and complimentary parking available for travelers