Registered Nurse ER

Travel Nurse Opportunity In Charleston, WV

We need a Registered Nurse with ER experience for a position in Charleston, WV. This job requires temporary relocation, and pay will include travel expenses and be higher than a local Nursing assignment. We are seeking an experienced nurse who can start working quickly.

Travel nursing offers adventure, numerous choices, and flexibility. Nurses can select facilities and locations of their preference and work in prestigious medical centers. Many nurses seek a quality lifestyle, and the ability to choose is crucial. To a great extent, travel nurses control their own schedules. Interviews with long-time travel nurses have found that a significant proportion have been traveling for more than ten years and intend to continue.

If you are a nurse looking for a flexible schedule, great pay and benefits, and the opportunity to explore the country, travel nursing could be the perfect opportunity for you. To commence a travel nurse career, preparation is needed.

Get Prepared For The Steps In The Process

Before starting your first travel assignment, ensure your RN license is up to date, if needed, and have complete immunization and physical examination records. Your CV should display your nursing skills and experience, and you should have several references who can vouch for you.

When you have identified assignments you are interested in, your recruiter will submit you for them and you can prepare for the interview process. During the interview, inquire about important things such as scheduling, patient to nurse ratios, required skills, etc.

State Licensing Requirements

Getting an RN license in a particular state can start before having an assignment lined up. If you have states where you are considering working, you can begin the licensure process beforehand. Some states, like California, New Jersey, and New York, take over a month to process. Many other states will quickly process RN license applications, often in a few days. Some states allow you to obtain your RN license in one day by going to the state nursing board directly.

The process of getting an RN license will be easier if you have a license in a state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, which has 25 states as members. This compact permits nurses to practice in any of the 25 compact states. Your recruiter will assist you in obtaining a license in your chosen state.

Your Area Of Expertise

Each facility maintains its own policy, but normally you need a year or more of solid experience in your area of specialization to be considered. Even though requirements vary between facilities, you can start to apply for travel positions once you have a year of continuous experience. Some specialties, such as psychiatric Registered Nurse and cardiac ICU, require over 2 years of experience.

Versatility

Along with your skills and experience, flexibility is vital. This trait is crucial for being a successful travel nurse. You should be amenable to several kinds of hospital policies, procedures, and locations to gain additional skills as part of your travel experience. Although your first selection may have been an assignment in Hawaii, you shouldn't let a fantastic opportunity in a different location slip away. Most contracts are for 13 weeks, making it straightforward to try several cities within a one-year time frame.

Job References and Skills Checklist

A crucial part of your application is your set of clinical references. Make sure they are readily available before you apply for a job. References are needed to confirm your clinical skills, and in most cases, three references will be sufficient. A travel nurse will customarily be required to fill out a skills checklist coupled with their references.

After your references and skills set have been addressed, we can start seeking contracts that match your requirements. When you have decided to accept a job, we will help you take care of any additional details such as immunizations and drug testing.