Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Berkeley Medical Center

Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Opportunity

Location: Martinsburg, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Facility Overview

• Unit: Emergency Room (Cost Center 51)
• Beds: 40 total (includes 2 Trauma Bays, 7 Rapid Medical Exam (RME) beds, and 2 Psych/Seclusion rooms)
• Patient Volume: Approximately 120 patients per day (pre-COVID average ~150)
• RME: Open 11 am - 11 pm (or 1 am), staffed with PA or ED physician plus LPN or RN; accepts patients with acuity levels 3-5
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: 2 rooms with exterior locking doors
• Typical Diagnoses: Motor vehicle crashes, STEMI, stroke (transfers out), overdoses, behavioral health (pediatric/adolescent patients may stay for days), COVID cases decreasing

Requirements & Certifications

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
  • NIHSS
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Preferred Certifications:

  • CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)
  • TCRN (Trauma Certified Registered Nurse)
  • CPEN (Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years ER experience in a similar size/volume ED
  • Previous travel nursing experience required
  • EPIC EMR experience required

Staffing & Ratios

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 for RNs
• ED Techs: Typically have EMS background (not required); ratio 1:8-10 depending on staffing and area
• Charge Nurse: Available 24/7, may take patients if unit needs demand
• Respiratory Therapy: In-house 24/7
• Pharmacy: In-house 24/7 with Omnicell system
• IV Team: None; nurses handle IV starts and care
• Lab Draws: Performed by nurses and patient care technicians

Equipment & Technology

• EMR: EPIC
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Phillips system, hard-wired in rooms, central station monitoring
• Ventilators: Servo U, Hamilton G5, Hamilton T1 transport vent, Bipap (Phillips Respironics V60), high flow heated AirVo & MaxTech system

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift Options for Travelers:

  • Days: 7 am, 11 am, 3 pm or 7 pm start times
  • Nights: Typically blocked schedule, 7 pm - 7 am
• Scheduling Process:

  • Requests entered in Kronos, clinical coordinator finalizes, manager approves
  • Schedules provided at least 2 weeks in advance, covering 4 weeks at a time
  • Block scheduling allowed if it meets unit needs
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Friday/Saturday nights; Saturday/Sunday days)
• Holiday Requirement: Work on holidays as needed based on unit needs

Orientation & Floating

• Orientation: 1-2 twelve-hour shifts depending on experience
• Floating: No floating required

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Navy blue scrubs with navy or white jacket; undershirts white or navy; natural hair color required; tattoos must be covered if deemed distasteful
• Security present in hospital but not dedicated to ED; available quickly if needed
• Helipad available for patient transport (weather dependent)
• Float pool nurses ideally assist with ER boarders

COVID-19 Policy

• Fully vaccinated required (2 Moderna/Pfizer shots or 1 J&J)
• Medical or religious exemptions require approval through formal process

This position offers the opportunity to work in a busy, well-equipped ER in a scenic area within driving distance of Washington DC. Ideal for experienced ER nurses with travel experience and required certifications.