RN Medical-Surgical Oncology
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Oncology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), weekdays, every other weekend required
Hours per Week: 36 or 48 hours options available
Unit: 29-bed adult medical-surgical oncology unit including palliative care, family education, urology, and telemetry patients
Patient Ratios:

• Days: 4-5 patients per nurse
• Nights: 5-6 patients per nurse

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to adult medical and surgical patients with cancer and related conditions
• Float within scope to meet facility needs
• Facility may consider strong candidates without oncology experience
• Chemotherapy administration preferred but not required
• Skills required: telemetry monitoring, central line draws, ports, blood administration, PCA pumps, bone marrow aspiration assist, Pleurx chest tubes
• Holiday time-off requests limited to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Open to accommodating blocked schedule requests
• Must work within a 100-mile radius (75-99 miles require facility approval)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (no pending or onsite completion allowed)
• ONCC or ONS Oncology certification
• Skills in central line draws, ports, PCA pumps, bone marrow aspiration assist, and Pleurx chest tubes
• Valid Driver’s License

Testing and Competencies

• Pass/fail testing required for nursing candidates only:

  • EKG exam (required for telemetry/stepdown, ICU, ER)
  • Medication calculation exam
  • Blood administration test
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Clinical Decisions unit requires MS/Telemetry skills checklist and competency exam
• Stroke education CEUs required annually for nursing staff in certain units (4-6 hours depending on unit)

Orientation and Facility Information

• Orientation is 2 days (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management training
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White for RNs
• Parking: Free for travelers
• Facility type: Level IV Trauma Center, major teaching hospital
• Total staffed beds: 838

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this facility
• Candidate must submit a single PDF containing:

  • Profile/work history
  • Specialty-specific skills checklist
  • Minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references (within past 2 years)
  • RN license verification (NURSYS pulled within 2 days of submission)
  • Driver’s license
  • Social Security card
• Candidate must review and sign facility policies including dress code, time and attendance, blood administration policy, and math calculation packet prior to start
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for certain units (not specified for this unit)
• Candidate responsible for completing required inservice training modules 1 week prior to start (approx. 4 hours)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized oncology medical-surgical unit with a supportive team and excellent facility resources.