Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (7 PM - 7 AM), weekdays, every other weekend required
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Patient Population: Infants to Geriatrics
• Unit Description: Level 1 Trauma, 24 beds

  • Neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, renal emergencies
  • High psychiatric patient population (no separate psych area)
  • Multiple high acuity patients boarding frequently
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call Requirements: None

Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience required
• Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year Emergency Department experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted if they have appropriate experience

Licensure

• WV or Compact RN License required
• Pending license accepted for submission but must have active WV/Compact RN license before start

Certifications Required (Must be current before start)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Blue Card required; online courses not accepted

Skills Required

• IV Start
• Telemetry

Scheduling & Orientation

• Orientation/Start Date held every other week on Thursday
• Blocked schedules possible (discuss during interview)
• Radius rule: Candidates must live more than 100 miles from facility to submit; 75-100 miles considered case-by-case

Submission Requirements

• Candidate profile (work history)
• Specialty-specific skills checklist
• Minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references within past 2 years
• RN license verification (NURSYS verification within 2 days of submission)
• Social Security Number verification
• Clearly state shift preference (any, days, or nights)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Drug Screen: Within 30 days of start, includes multiple substances; no placeholders allowed
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, must state candidate is in good health and able to perform job duties
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required (3M N95 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205)
• Vaccinations:

  • COVID-19 vaccination not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved medical/religious exemption
  • Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed with approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella immunity required (vaccines or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity documentation required
• Pass/Fail Testing: EKG, Medication Calculation, and Blood Administration tests required for nursing candidates
• Annual Skills Checklist: Must be completed and demonstrate true skills

Additional Notes

• No call requirements
• Floating within scope may be required
• Candidates must comply with facility dress code, blood administration policy, and other facility-specific documents
• Candidates must complete required inservice training modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Returning permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent date worked
• Candidates must have a valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card (or proof of request)
• References must be from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse who directly supervised the candidate within 1 year of start

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment.