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: 3x12 hour nights (7 PM - 7 AM), weekdays, every other weekend required
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Patient Population: Infants to Geriatrics
• Unit Description: Level 1 Trauma, 24 beds

  • Neurological, orthopedic, psychiatric, renal emergencies
  • Special focus on trauma
  • High psychiatric patient population (no separate psych area)
  • Multiple high acuity patients boarding

Experience Requirements

• Registered Nurse Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience required
• Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year Emergency Department experience required
• 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
• Additional skills: IV Start, Telemetry

Note: Candidates are not allowed to start with certifications pending or complete onsite.

Licensure

• WV or Compact RN License required
• Pending license accepted for submission but must have active WV/Compact RN license before start

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
• Blocked schedules possible (discuss during interview)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week

Candidate Requirements

• Must have permanent address greater than 100 miles from facility to submit (75-100 miles considered case-by-case)
• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent date worked
• Must provide valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Must complete annual skills checklist for specialty
• Must provide 1 reference from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within past year

Orientation & Training

• Orientation held every other week on Thursday and Friday (2 days)
• Orientation includes Cerner Infusion Management
• Must complete required inservice training modules (approx. 4 hours) 1 week before start, including pass/fail testing for EKG, medication calculation, and blood administration
• Candidates must review facility-specific policies such as blood administration, dress code, math calculation packet, and EKG review prior to start

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate healthcare provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations
• Annual fit mask testing (N95) required; accommodations available if needed
• Required vaccinations and documentation:

  • Tdap (mandatory, no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required
  • Hepatitis B: documented series or titer required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titers required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
  • COVID-19 vaccination not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel (no placeholders or pending results accepted)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender search, and others as required within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a complete application packet including work history, specialty skills checklist, references, license verification, and required documents
• Candidates must clearly state shift preference (any, days, or nights) in submission
• Facility requires compliance with all policies and documentation prior to start
• Exemption requests for vaccinations require facility approval and may delay start

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment.