Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level IV Trauma Center, Major Teaching Hospital
Unit: 3S CV Telemetry

Job Details

• Shift: Nights (7pm-7am), 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Schedule: Weekdays, every other weekend required
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Population:

  • Pre/Post Op surgical cardiovascular patients
  • Medical cardiac patients requiring progressive care/monitoring
  • Vascular patients, amputations, detox patients
• Patient Ratios: Goal 4:1; stretch 5:1; LPN support available
• Float: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Orientation: Held every other week on Thursday; 2-day orientation (Thursday and Friday)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours minimum

Required Skills & Certifications

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only, no pending certs allowed)
  • MAB preferred
• Preferred/Unit-Specific Certifications:

  • ACLS not required for this unit
• Skills:

  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
  • PCU/IMC experience
• Special Procedures:

  • Ostomies
  • Chest Tubes
  • Wound Vacs/Care
  • CPAP/BiPAP
  • Central Lines, PICCs
  • Drips (Heparin, Amnio, Cardizem, Cardiac Drips)

Licensure

• WV or Compact RN License required (pending license may be submitted)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Flu Shot: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt with documentation
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • SSN Trace, Counties, Sex Offender Search, National Criminal
  • International searches if applicable
• Additional Checks: EPLS/SAM, HHS/OIG, National Sex Offender Registry (all within 30 days and updated annually)
• Drug Screen: Within 30 days of start, includes multiple substances; no placeholders allowed
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, stating good health and no limitations
  • Annual fit mask testing (N95 3M 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205) or PAPR accommodation if needed
  • Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
  • Negative TB test within 3 months or chest x-ray if positive history
  • MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titers required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer documentation required
  • Varicella vaccination or titers required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• References: Minimum 1 reference from manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within 1 year
• Skills Checklist: Annual specialty skills checklist required

Orientation & Training

• 2-day orientation covering Cerner Infusion Management
• Pass/fail testing required for EKG, medication calculation, and blood administration (Nursing only)
• Inservice training modules must be completed 1 week prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Review of facility-specific policies including blood administration, dress code, math calculation, and EKG review packets

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot return as travelers within 2 years of last permanent day worked at this facility
• 100-mile radius rule applies for travel distance; exceptions possible
• Parking is free for travelers
• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White (RN)
• Charting system: Cerner

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with telemetry and progressive care cardiac patients, working night shifts in a fast-paced acute care teaching hospital environment.