ER Trauma Center Nurse
South Charleston, West Virginia
Thomas Memorial Hospital

ER Travel Nurse Opportunity - South Charleston, West Virginia

Assignment Details

• Specialty: ER / P4 Trauma Center
• Location: South Charleston, West Virginia
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility Type: P4 Trauma Center (STEMI and stroke receiving)
• Unit: ER / P4 Trauma Center
• Beds: 28 total, with 2 designated Trauma/Code rooms
• Fast Track: Pit area used for fast track
• Triage Area: Separate triage area available
• Holding Area: Intermixed within the ED, managed by ER RNs
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: 2 available
• Security: In-house 24/7, stationed outside ER

Patient & Staffing Information

• Average Patients per Day: 70-75
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Common Diagnoses: Sepsis, medical and surgical conditions, overdose, trauma (P4), COPD
• Patient Population: Infant, pediatrics, adolescent, adult, geriatric
• ED Physicians/Mid-Levels: Overlapping coverage by ED physicians and mid-level providers
• Charge Nurse: Takes assignment but without patients
• House Supervisor: Available 24/7
• Support Staff: ER techs handle EKG, transport, CPR, vital signs, and tech duties
• Respiratory Therapist: Available 24/7 by call, not dedicated in ER full-time

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC (required effective 10/21/2026)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Critical care skill set required, including management of cardiac dysrhythmias, critical drips, BiPAP, CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and radial ABG draws
• Common Drips: Critical care drips, TPA, sedation, paralytics, etc.
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but critical care skills imply advanced ER experience (recommend at least 2 years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Equipment & Procedures

• Respiratory equipment: Vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow oxygen
• RT administers breathing treatments and draws brachial ABGs; RNs draw radial ABGs
• Bedside monitors used; no monitor techs, RNs interpret strips
• X-ray and CT located just outside ER; ER techs or nurses transport patients
• Phlebotomy available 24/7; nurses assist with difficult sticks

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shifts:

  • 6:45 am to 7:15 pm
  • 10:45 am to 11:15 pm
  • 3:00 pm to 3:00 am
  • 6:45 pm to 7:15 am
• Block scheduling allowed; some shifts may alternate start times with advanced notice
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Rotational with core staff
• No call or standby requirement
• No floating required

Dress Code

• RN/LPN scrubs: Navy, solid color, no embroidery or patterns
• C.N.A./Monitor Tech scrubs: Dark grey/pewter, solid color
• Solid undershirts allowed in white, grey, or black matching scrub top
• WVU Medicine or solid color fleece zip-ups allowed in grey, black, navy, or royal blue
• Closed-toed shoes only; no crocs

Orientation

• First day: General hospital orientation
• Full day nursing orientation for RNs/LPNs
• Computer training: ½ day for C.N.A.s, full day for nurses
• Two 12-hour orientation shifts with preceptor
• Abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days from start date
• Three 12-hour night shifts with potential for overtime during orientation
• Attempts made to block schedules; 6 on/8 off schedule not guaranteed

This position is ideal for ER nurses with strong critical care skills looking for a 13-week travel assignment in a busy P4 trauma center environment.