Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12hr nights (7pm-7am), weekdays, every other weekend required
• Start Date: Orientation held every other week on Thursday
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Patient Population: Infants to Geriatrics
• Unit Description: Level 1 Trauma, 24 beds

  • Neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, renal emergencies
  • High psych population (no separate psych area)
  • Multiple high acuity patients boarding
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Call Requirements: None

Candidate Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years RN experience
  • At least 1 year in Emergency Department or related specialty
• Licensure:

  • WV or Compact RN license required
  • Pending license accepted but must have active license before start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA only)
  • ACLS (AHA only)
  • PALS (AHA only)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - must be completed >1 week before start; online courses not accepted
• Skills:

  • IV Start
  • Telemetry
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted if experience requirements met
• Distance Requirement: Permanent address must be >100 miles from facility; 75-100 miles considered case-by-case
• Return to Facility Restriction: Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent date

Orientation & Training

• Orientation is 2 days (Thursday and Friday)
• Includes Cerner Infusion Management
• Inservice training modules (approx. 4 hours) must be completed 1 week before start
• Pass/Fail testing required for EKG, Medication Calculation, and Blood Administration
• Review of facility policies including Blood Administration, Dress Code, Math Calculation Packet, and EKG Review required prior to start (no tests at orientation)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, must state candidate is in good health and able to perform duties
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required (3M N95 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205)

  • Onsite fit testing may be accommodated if no clinic within 100 miles
  • PAPR accommodations available if unable to pass fit test
• Vaccinations:

  • COVID-19 vaccination not mandatory; proof or signed declination accepted
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless approved medical/religious exemption
  • Tdap vaccination required (no declinations accepted; exemptions require approval)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters may be pending with conditions
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination or titer required; 3-dose series must be completed if no prior immunity
• TB Testing: Negative TB test within 3 months of start (2-step skin test or preferred QGold/TSpot)
• Drug Screen: Within 30 days of start, includes multiple substances; no placeholders or pending results accepted

Background & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and National Sex Offender Registry checks required and must be current
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Social Security Card required (legible)
• Residency Declaration Form if working on compact license (driver’s license must match compact state)
• Primary source license verification (NURSYS) within 30 days of start
• References: Minimum 1 manager/supervisor/charge nurse reference from within 1 year
• Annual skills checklist for specialty required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must clearly state shift preference (any, days, or nights) in submission
• Candidates refusing flu vaccine without medical proof will not be considered
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and training prior to start
• Permanent employees returning as travelers must wait 2 years after last permanent assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and health compliance standards to ensure patient safety and quality care.