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

Travel Registered Nurse (Ortho-Telemetry)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM), weekdays, every other weekend, with floating as needed
• Unit: 39 beds, mixed inpatient and observation (adult and geriatric populations)
• Patient types: Cardiac (Acute MI, unstable angina, CHF, arrhythmias), CVA surgical patients, post cardiac cath/angiogram/PTCA
• Procedures: Cardioversion, TEE, thoracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, paracentesis (preferred but not required)
• Required medication drip experience: heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, nitro
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: typically 5:1; may occasionally float to cover LPN patients
• Orientation/start date held every other week on Thursday
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedics experience, including within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• IV start proficiency
• Proficiency in heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, and nitro drips

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Night shifts only (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday time-off requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Floating to other units as needed within scope
• 100-mile radius rule for travel

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Adult and geriatric patients
• Cardiac telemetry and orthopedic patients
• Observation unit with high patient turnover (average stay 36 hours or less)
• Level IV Trauma Center, major teaching hospital

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by appropriate provider, confirming good health and no limitations
• Negative TB test within 3 months or chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Required vaccinations or approved exemptions:

  • Tdap (mandatory, no declinations accepted)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (strict deadline compliance)
  • COVID-19 vaccination not mandatory; proof or declination accepted
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B immunization or titers required
• Annual fit mask testing (N95) required; accommodations available if needed
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent date worked
• Flu shot refusal without medical proof disqualifies candidate
• Candidate must complete facility-specific orientation and training modules prior to start
• References: 1 reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within the last year
• Pass/fail testing and competency exams required before starting assignment

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with cardiac telemetry and orthopedic skills who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced acute care setting.