Medical-Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital

Medical Surgical - Neuro Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 4S MedSurg - Neuro (26 beds)
• Patient population includes: CVA, TBI, epidural and subdural hematoma, seizure disorder, spinal cord injuries, and epilepsy monitoring
• Patient ratio: 1:4-5
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), weekdays, every other weekend required
• Float within scope to meet facility needs
• Orientation held every other week on Thursday (2-day orientation: Thursday and Friday)
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Royal Blue or White (RN)
• Parking: Free for travelers
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma Center, Major teaching hospital
• 36 hours guaranteed per week
• Open to accommodating blocked schedule requests
• 100-mile radius rule for travel

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neurology experience

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, DO, NP, or PA, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Annual fit mask testing (3M N95 1860 Small or Regular and Aura 9205 only); onsite fit testing may be accommodated if no clinic within 100 miles
• Tdap vaccination required (given after age 11); medical and religious exemptions accepted with approved documentation
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start; annual TB questionnaire required for positive TB responders
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity: 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of immunity or completion of 3-dose series required; candidate can start with 2nd booster pending
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually; must include a full panel (Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Cocaine, Opiates, Phencyclidine, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); medical and religious exemptions accepted with approved documentation
• COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (includes SSN trace, county, sex offender, national, and international searches if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated annually (completed independently)
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start, updated annually (processed by QMSearch)
• Valid driver's license required
• Social Security card required (legible)
• Primary source license verification (NURSYS) within 30 days of start
• Submission packet must include: candidate profile/work history, specialty skills checklist, minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references (within past 2 years), RN license verification, driver's license, and SSN

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this facility
• Flu vaccine refusal without medical proof is not accepted during flu season
• Candidate must review and acknowledge facility-specific policies including dress code, blood administration, math calculation for medication administration, EKG review (for Telemetry/Stepdown, ICU, ER), and time and attendance policies
• Inservice training modules (including pass/fail testing) must be completed approximately 1 week before start; estimated 4 hours to complete
• Stroke education CEUs must be completed within 12 months prior to start and updated annually
• PAPR accommodations available if candidate cannot pass fit testing due to facial hair or face shape

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical Neuro care on a night shift schedule. The role requires 2 years of RN experience, a WV or Compact RN license, BLS certification, and compliance with extensive health, background, and facility-specific requirements. The position offers a supportive orientation, free parking, and a structured work environment in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a focus on neurological patient care.