Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Huntington, West Virginia
Cabell Huntington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Observation Unit Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse in Observation Unit
• Shift: Primarily 3 shifts of 12 hours at night (details to be discussed during interview)
• Facility is traveler-friendly with quick interview and offer process

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Direct Observation Unit (DOU) experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel of substances
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • TB (negative test or chest X-ray)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis A, B, and C
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine (or approved medical/religious exemption)
  • COVID-19 vaccine (seasonal vaccine required; declination form if opting out)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation and annual education modules prior to or shortly after start
• Completion of confidentiality, attestation, and IT access agreements before start
• N95 fit testing onsite at orientation (male candidates must be clean-shaven)
• Submission of exemption forms for flu and COVID vaccines if applicable and approved prior to start

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the organization for over 1 year

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• This is a travel/contract role with a 13-week assignment length
• Night shift focus with 12-hour shifts

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of recent Direct Observation Unit experience, a current West Virginia RN license, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, and an Associate Degree in Nursing who is interested in a travel contract position in an observation unit setting.