Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in South Charleston, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: South Charleston, WV
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Location

South Charleston, WV | Emergency Room / P4 Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Every Other Weekend | Rotational Holidays | No Call or Float Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the ED Boarding Area, providing care for admitted patients awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Manage a patient population spanning infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with common diagnoses including sepsis, COPD, trauma, overdose, and surgical and medical conditions
• Administer and monitor critical care drips, TPA, sedation, paralytics, and other advanced medications
• Operate and interpret bedside cardiac monitors; read and interpret cardiac strips independently (no monitor tech on unit)
• Collaborate with ED physicians, mid-level providers, ER techs, respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, and house supervisors in a high-volume environment (approximately 70–75 patients per day)
• Maintain BLS certification and adhere to unit-specific dress code and orientation requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• BLS certification required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Ability to manage a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio in a fast-paced emergency department setting
• Comfort with critical care drips, sedation, paralytics, TPA, and advanced emergency interventions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a trauma-level or high-acuity emergency department environment
• Familiarity with STEMI and stroke receiving protocols
• Experience with respiratory equipment including vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Ability to perform radial ABG draws independently

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured, well-supported ED environment with 24/7 house supervision, in-house security, respiratory therapy on call, and phlebotomy available around the clock
• Block scheduling is available, with advance notice provided for any shift start time changes