Pediatric Operating Room RN
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Women and Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5x8 hour shifts (6:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Summary

• Work in a 30-bed Operating Room unit specializing in Pediatric patients (Newborn to 17 years old).
• Responsibilities include both scrub and circulate roles in the OR.
• Some weekday and weekend on-call duties required with a rotating schedule.
• No floating to other facilities.
• Permanent address must be at least 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted).
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in West Virginia.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year.
• One completed travel assignment as an RN.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience working with Pediatric patients in the OR setting.
• Pediatric OR experience with demonstrated ability to scrub and circulate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Additional Requirements & Information

• Must have worked in a pediatric setting and preferably with women's specialty patients. Robotic surgery experience is a plus.
• Call requirements include some weeknights and weekends on a self-scheduled rotating basis.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medically or religiously exempt with proper documentation.
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming good health and no physical limitations.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a full panel of substances.
• Annual fit mask testing required (N95 3M models accepted); accommodations available if needed.
• Must complete required facility-specific orientation and inservice training modules prior to start.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, sex offender search, and federal exclusions must be current within 30 days of start.
• Must complete annual skills checklist for specialty.
• No locals accepted; permanent address must be at least 75 miles away.

Facility & Work Environment Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care facility with Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Major teaching hospital environment.
• Charting systems include Cerner, Accudose, and SBAR communication.
• Free parking available on-site for travelers.
• Scrub color: Bright Blue.

Important Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after their last permanent day worked.
• Submission requires a single PDF including candidate profile, specialty skills checklist, minimum 2 manager/charge references, license/certification verification, driver’s license, and social security card.
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as dress code, blood administration, time and attendance, and vaccination exemption forms if applicable.

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with pediatric and women's health experience who have prior travel assignments and are ready for a fast-paced, specialized pediatric OR environment with rotating call duties.