Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Huntington, West Virginia
Cabell Huntington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Observation Unit

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

Job Description

• Work in a fast-paced observation unit with an expected patient stay of approximately 48 hours.
• Patient acuity level: Medical/Surgical.
• Schedule requires working every other weekend.
• No on-call duties.
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Direct Observation Unit (DOU) within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP).
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
  • NIH Stroke Certification.
• Tech Certification Verification - National.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.
• State License Verification.
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP).

Work Environment & Facility Notes

• Level II Trauma center.
• Total staffed beds: 330.
• Scrub color: Hunter Green (or facility T-shirt); surgery scrubs provided if assigned to surgery.
• Electronic charting system: Cerner.
• Free parking available for travelers.
• Respiratory protection: N95 fit testing completed onsite; male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit test.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during work hours.
• Background checks required, including 7-year criminal history and other federal/state screenings.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel.
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands.
• Immunizations and titers required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis A, B, and C
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine (or approved medical/religious exemption)
  • COVID-19 seasonal vaccine (initial series preferred; declination form required if opting out)
• Facility-specific orientation and education modules must be completed within one week of start.
• Confidentiality agreement and other facility-specific forms required prior to start.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required if assigned to ICU.

References & Documentation

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Completed employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist and performance evaluations if applicable.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• This role is not open to local candidates within 50 miles.
• Candidates must be able to work every other weekend.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a travel contract in a dynamic observation unit setting with med/surg patients.