Registered Nurse/ER

SoftPath Medical; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftPath Medical's ED Holding Unit is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for 3x12-hour night shifts, 7 PM to 7 AM, with every-other-weekend coverage. The role includes float responsibilities and caring for adults and geriatric patients in a Level IV trauma setting.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, at least 1 year in the specialty, and be eligible for WV/Compact RN licensure. Cerner EHR proficiency and IV/Phlebotomy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required.
• At least 1 year of experience in the specialty required.
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirements.
• Pending licenses accepted if WV/Compact RN license is obtained before submission.
• Radius rule applies: 75-99 miles requires facility approval.

Responsibilities

• May float to Emergency Department as needed.
• Cares for adult and geriatric patients in holding unit.
• Uses Cerner for charting and patient documentation.
• Administers IV therapy and manages cardiac drips with protocols.
• Maintains patient safety and oversees transitions of care.

Skills

IV Therapy

Phlebotomy

Cardiac Drips

Heparin Protocols

Telemetry

Ventilator Care

Neuro/Stroke Care

Cerner EHR

Education

RN License

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

ED Holding Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Details

• 3x12-hour night shifts, 7 PM to 7 AM, weekdays, every other weekend, with float responsibilities

Start Date and Orientation

• Orientation and start dates are held every other Thursday

Staffing Ratios and Patient Population

• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 5:1
• Patient population: Adults and Geriatrics

Experience and Licensing Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in the specialty required
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet experience requirements
• Pending licenses accepted if WV/Compact RN license is obtained before submission
• Radius rule applies: 75-99 miles requires facility approval

Weekend and Call Requirements

• Every other weekend required
• No on-call duties

Certifications Required

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• CPI (must be scheduled and completed at least one week prior to start; available through Qualivis)

Work Hours and Overtime

• Guaranteed hours: 36 or 48 hours per week, nurse’s choice
• Overtime paid after 48 hours for 4x12 shifts

Float and Special Skills

• May float to Emergency Department as needed
• Preferred experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Telemetry, and Emergency Holding Unit
• IV Therapy and Phlebotomy skills including accessing ports, blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, and starting IVs
• Medication management including Heparin protocols and managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Neurological and psychiatric care experience with CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
• Respiratory and thoracic care including external CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management, and preferred experience with ventilated patients and tracheostomy management
• Cerner electronic health record experience required

Submission Requirements

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 to March 31) unless medically exempt with documentation; no flu vaccine required outside this period
• COVID-19 vaccine not required
• One PDF submission must include:
  • Candidate profile with work history
  • Specialty-specific skills checklist
  • Minimum of 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
  • RN license verification (NURSYs report pulled within 2 days of submission; clean license required; pending licenses reviewed case-by-case)
  • Driver’s license
  • Social Security Number

Hospital Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Facility: Level IV Trauma Center, major teaching hospital, member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Total staffed beds: 838
• Scrub color for RNs: Royal Blue/White
• Charting system: Cerner, SBAR communication
• Parking: free for travelers