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

Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a cardiovascular telemetry unit caring for pre/post-op surgical cardiovascular patients, medical cardiac patients requiring progressive care/monitoring, vascular patients, amputations, and detox patients.
• Shift options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), weekdays, every other weekend required.
• Float within scope as needed to meet facility needs.
• Patient ratio goal: 4:1 (stretch ratio up to 5:1), may include coverage of LPN patients.
• Orientation held every other week on Thursday and Friday (2 days).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Intermediate Medical Care (IMC)

Shift & Schedule Details

• 36 or 48-hour contract options available.
• Every other weekend required.
• 36 hours guaranteed.
• Open to accommodating blocked schedule requests.

Orientation & Training

• Orientation is 2 days (Thursday and Friday), including Cerner Infusion Management training.
• Pass/fail testing required for EKG, medication calculation, and blood administration (two attempts allowed).
• Completion of required inservice training modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours).
• Stroke education CEUs required annually for nursing staff on certain units.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations.
• Annual fit mask testing (N95 3M 1860 Small/Regular or Aura 9205) required; onsite fit testing available if no clinic within 100 miles. PAPR accommodations available if fit test fails.
• Negative TB test within 3 months of start (2-step skin test or preferred QGold/TSpot). Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required vaccinations or documented immunity:

  • Tdap (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titers; boosters required if negative/equivocal).
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titers; boosters required if negative/equivocal).
  • Hepatitis B series or documented immunity; declination allowed if series completed and titer negative.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31) unless approved medical/religious exemption is granted. Flu vaccine available onsite at no cost.
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, propoxyphene). No placeholders or pending results accepted.

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start; new check required if break in service exceeds 30 days.
• Additional background screenings: SSN trace, county checks, sex offender search, national criminal, and international searches if applicable.
• EPLS/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be completed independently within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Sex offender search processed directly by client within 30 days of start and updated annually.
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS) within 30 days of start.
• Valid driver’s license and social security card required.

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Candidates must comply with facility dress code and review blood administration policy prior to start.
• Must review RN/LPN math calculation packet and EKG review packet prior to start (no testing at orientation).
• Must complete facility-specific documents including time and attendance, medical release, vaccination exemption forms if applicable, and state liability/time gap forms.
• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this facility.
• 100-mile radius rule applies for candidate location; exceptions possible case-by-case for 75-99 miles.

Facility Highlights

• Short-term acute care hospital with Level IV trauma center designation.
• Major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Free parking for travelers.
• RN scrub colors: Royal Blue/White.

This job is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable with cardiovascular and progressive care patients, who meet licensure and certification requirements, and are willing to work day shifts with every other weekend coverage.