Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Women and Children's Hospital

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Pediatric)

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

Job Overview

• Work in a 30-bed Operating Room unit serving pediatric patients from newborn to 17 years old.
• Shift options:

  • 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (06:45 - 15:15)
  • 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (06:45 - 17:15)
• Call requirement: 6-8 call shifts per month, including some weeknights and weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• No floating to other facilities.
• Permanent address must be at least 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted).
• Pending state license accepted if active license is obtained before start.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of OR Circulate experience, including experience within the last year.
• OR Scrub RN experience with both scrub and circulate skills.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• One completed travel assignment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Certifications (Must be current and not pending)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for pediatric units.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications such as CHEMO, TNCC, CPI may be required depending on assignment specifics.

Orientation & Training

• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management.
• Must complete required inservice training modules and pass associated tests prior to start.
• Review facility-specific policies such as blood administration, dress code, math calculation for medication administration, and EKG review as applicable.

Additional Information

• No guaranteed blocked schedule; must meet unit needs.
• Manager prefers candidates with robotic surgery experience.
• Flu vaccine refusal without medical proof is not accepted.
• Candidates cannot return as travelers within 2 years of last permanent employment at this facility.
• Free parking available onsite for travelers.

Summary

This is a pediatric Operating Room RN travel assignment requiring experienced OR nurses with pediatric and women's health background, prior travel experience, and multiple certifications. The role involves day shifts with call responsibilities, a strict distance requirement from the facility, and comprehensive health and background clearances.