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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Charleston, West Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
• Location: Charleston, West Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour nights (7 PM - 7 AM), weekdays, every other weekend required
• Patient Population: Infants to Geriatrics
• Unit Description: Level 1 Trauma, 24 beds
  Includes neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, renal emergencies with a special focus on trauma. High psychiatric patient population without a separate psych area. Multiple high acuity patients boarding.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum RN Experience: 2 years
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (higher value between general and specialty experience)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted if they have appropriate experience

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Blue Card required; online courses not accepted

Skills Required

• IV Start
• Telemetry

Work Conditions & Additional Info

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
• No call requirements
• Blocked schedules potential (discuss during interview)
• Radius rule: Candidates must live more than 100 miles from the facility to submit; 75-99 miles considered case-by-case
• Pending WV/Compact RN license accepted, but active license must be obtained before submission
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation held every other Thursday
• Orientation duration: 2 days (Thursday and Friday)
• Orientation includes Cerner Infusion Management training

Submission Requirements

• Candidate profile with work history
• Specialty-specific skills checklist
• Minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references within past 2 years
• RN license verification (NURSYS verification within 2 days of submission)
• Social Security Number verification
• Clearly state shift preference (any, days, or nights)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Social Security Card required (legible)
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start (including SSN trace, counties, sex offender search, national and international searches if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and National Sex Offender Registry checks within 30 days of start and updated annually (must be completed independently)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a full panel (no placeholders or pending results accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Annual fit mask testing (N95 1860 Small or Regular and Aura 9205 only); onsite fit testing may be accommodated if needed
• Required immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: documented series or positive titer; candidate can start with 2nd booster pending
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted

Testing & Competencies

• Pass/fail testing required for nursing candidates (EKG exam, medication calculation exam, blood administration test)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required prior to start
• Annual skills checklist for specialty required

Facility-Specific Documents & Policies

• Review and sign dress code policy
• Review blood administration policy and reference chart
• Review RN/LPN math calculation packet for medication administration
• Review EKG packet for Telemetry/Stepdown, ICU, and ER units
• Complete time and attendance form
• Complete medical release form
• Complete vaccination exemption request forms if applicable (medical or religious)
• Complete application request and delegate forms as part of credentialing
• Complete WV state liability and time gap forms before privileges granted
• Orientation includes inservice training modules (approx. 4 hours), must be completed 1 week before start

References

• At least 1 reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse from a facility worked within 1 year of start
• Charge nurse references must confirm direct supervision

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma ER with a diverse patient population and requires strong emergency nursing skills and certifications. First-time travelers with the required experience are welcome to apply.