Cardiovascular Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Unit: 3W Cardiovascular Med/Surg Telemetry
• Shift: 3x12 or 4x12 hour night shifts (7pm-7am), weekdays, every other weekend required
• Orientation/Start Date: Held every other week on Thursday
• Patient Ratio: 1:7 (Team Nursing Approach)
• Unit Size: 38 beds, medical patients with emphasis on cardiovascular disease
• Team Composition: 1 RN, 1 LPN, 1 Nursing Assistant per 7-8 patients
• Float: May be floated as needed
• Schedule: Blocked schedule requests considered (discuss during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: Option for 36 or 48 hours/week (discuss during interview)
• No call requirement
• Holiday RTO: Limit requests to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Radius Rule: 100-mile radius; 75-99 miles requires facility approval

Experience & Licensure

• Minimum Experience: 2 years required
• First-time travelers accepted if experience requirements met
• Licensure: West Virginia or Compact RN license required (pending license acceptable)

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA only, no pending or onsite completion allowed)
• ACLS (AHA only, required for this unit)
• Telemetry skills including:

  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Management of dysrhythmias

Skills & Competencies

• Telemetry experience required
• Must complete annual skills checklist for specialty (MS/Tele skills checklist required)
• Pass/fail testing required for nursing candidates:

  • EKG exam
  • Medication calculation exam
  • Blood administration test

Orientation & Training

• Orientation is 2 days (Thursday and Friday)
• Includes Cerner Infusion Management training
• Must complete required inservice training modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Review of facility-specific policies including blood administration, dress code, math calculation packet, and EKG review required before start
• Fit mask testing required annually (3M N95 1860 Small or Regular and Aura 9205 only)
• PAPR accommodations available if fit testing cannot be passed

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, stating candidate is in good health and free from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test within 3 months of start or negative chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Annual TB questionnaire for positive TB responders
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B (series or positive titer; declination allowed if series completed)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions require approval
• COVID-19 vaccine not required (proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel (no placeholders or pending results accepted)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (includes SSN trace, county, sex offender, national, and international searches if applicable)
• EPLS/SAM, OIG, and National Sex Offender Registry checks within 30 days of start and updated annually (must be completed independently)
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Social Security Card required (legible)
• Residency Declaration Form if working on a compact license (driver’s license must match compact state)
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Minimum 1 reference from manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within 1 year of start
• Candidate profile, specialty skills checklist, and minimum 2 manager/charge references required

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this system
• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White for RNs
• Charting system: Cerner, SBAR, Accudose
• Free parking for travelers
• Work environment supports learning and professional growth through education, certification, and career ladder opportunities

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry and cardiovascular med/surg skills seeking a travel contract in a major teaching hospital environment with a team nursing approach.