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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: 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 – Emergency Department Holding Unit

Location

Charleston, WV | Short Term Acute Care / Level IV Trauma Center

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Weekdays with every other weekend required | Float to ED as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within an ED Holding Unit setting, serving an adult and geriatric population at a patient-to-nurse ratio of 5:1
• Perform IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including accessing ports, blood product administration, peripheral line care and management, and starting IVs
• Administer and manage medications including Heparin protocols and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Monitor and care for patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions including CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Manage respiratory support modalities including external CPAP/BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), oxygen face masks, and non-invasive airway management; care of ventilated patients and tracheostomy management preferred
• Document patient care accurately using CERNER (required) and SBAR charting methodology

Required Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN License required; candidates may submit with a pending license but must have an active license in hand prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with at least 1 year of in-specialty (Emergency Room/ED Holding) experience
• BLS , ACLS , and PALS certifications required — must be through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• CPI certification required — must be scheduled and obtained more than 1 week prior to start date
• Proficiency with CERNER electronic health records is required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); medical exemption documentation from an allergist or physician may be accepted
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates between 75–100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the standard rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Med/Surg, Telemetry, and/or ER Holding Unit experience strongly preferred
• Experience with care of ventilated patients and tracheostomy management
• First-time travelers with appropriate specialty experience will be considered

Why Join Us

• Work within a major teaching hospital and Level IV Trauma Center that is a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
• Expected weekly hours of 36 or 48 based on RN preference, with no on-call requirements and complimentary parking available for travelers