Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level IV Trauma Center, Major Teaching Hospital
Unit: 4S CV Med Tele (Pulmonary/Cardiac Telemetry)

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour night shifts (7pm-7am), weekdays, every other weekend required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric, pulmonary, medicine, cardiac, med/surg
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years cardiac telemetry experience
• First-time Travelers: Accepted if experience requirements are met
• Floating: May float within scope as needed
• Orientation: Held every other week on Thursday; orientation is 2 days (Thursday and Friday)
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White (RN)
• Parking: Free for travelers
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Licensure & Certifications

• License: WV or Compact RN license required (pending license may be submitted)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA only, no pending or onsite completion allowed)
  • ACLS (AHA only, required for this unit)
• Additional Certifications:

  • PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, and others may be required depending on unit (verify with unit job description)
• Pass/Fail Testing: Required for nursing candidates (EKG, Medication Calculation, Blood Administration)

Requirements & Compliance

• References: Minimum 1 reference from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within 1 year
• Skills Checklist: Annual specialty-specific skills checklist required (MS/Tele skills checklist for Clinical Decisions unit)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • SSN trace, sex offender search, national and international checks if applicable
  • EPLS/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, stating good health and no limitations
  • Annual fit mask testing (N95 3M 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205) or PAPR accommodation if needed
  • Negative TB test within 3 months or chest X-ray if positive history
  • Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Tdap, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a full panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt with documentation
  • COVID-19 vaccine not required (proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted)

Additional Notes

• Holiday Requests: Limit return-to-office (RTO) requests to no more than 1 of the 3 major holidays
• Schedule Flexibility: Manager cannot guarantee blocked schedule requests
• Travel Radius: 100-mile radius rule applies; exceptions require facility approval
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Flu Season Compliance: Candidates refusing flu vaccine without medical proof will not be accepted during flu season
• Return to Facility: Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked

Orientation & Training

• Orientation includes Cerner Infusion Management and other facility-specific training
• Candidates must complete required inservice training modules and pass associated tests prior to start
• Review of facility policies such as blood administration, dress code, math calculation for medication administration, and EKG review required before start

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract in a major teaching hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive orientation.