Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a registered nurse for an ED Holding unit in West Virginia. This travel assignment requires an active WV or Compact RN license, Cerner charting experience, and at least 2 years of RN practice with 1 year in a specialty.

The role features 3x12 hour day shifts (7a-7p) on weekdays with every other weekend, no on-call, and a 5:1 patient ratio. Travel perks include a generous housing allowance, licensure reimbursements, and access to online CEUs.

Qualifications

• Active WV license or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted at submission but active before start.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required (AHA).
• CPI certification required; TNCC preferred.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience with at least 1 year in specialty.
• Cerner charting experience required.
• ER Holding and Telemetry experience preferred; ventilator care experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult and geriatric patients in the ED Holding Unit.
• Maintain patient ratios around 5:1 and operate SBAR with Cerner charting.
• Work 3x12 hour day shifts (7a–7p), weekdays with every other weekend.
• Floats to ED as needed; no on-call requirements.
• Provide extended monitoring and manage respiratory and IV therapies.
• Ensure safety and participate in teaching hospital workflows.

Skills

IV therapy

Port access

Heparin protocols

Ventilator care

ER holding experience

Telemetry

CVA/seizure care

Education

WV license or Compact RN

BLS/ACLS/PALS (AHA)

CPI certification

TNCC certification

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an ED Holding position requiring WV or compact RN license, Cerner experience, and at least 2 years of RN experience with 1 year in specialty

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted at time of submission but active license required before start
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA-issued)
• CPI certification required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of in-specialty experience required
• Cerner charting experience required
• MS/Tele, Telemetry, and ER Holding experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy and phlebotomy including accessing/managing ports, blood product administration, peripheral line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience managing Heparin protocols and non-titrated cardiac drips
• Experience with CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal care
• Experience with respiratory care including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with ventilated patient care and tracheostomy management preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Two manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required

Responsibilities

• Work in the ED Holding Unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Patient ratio of 5:1
• 3x12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p, weekdays with every other weekend required
• Floats to the Emergency Department as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system with SBAR communication
• Provide ED holding nursing care to adult and geriatric patients requiring extended monitoring
• Facility is a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Royal blue and white scrubs required for RNs
• Free parking provided for travelers
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31) unless medical exemption documented; not required outside that window
• COVID vaccine not required
• First-time travelers accepted if they have appropriate specialty experience
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years from last permanent employment date before returning as a traveler
• Current employees of the broader health system (including CAMC, Mon Health, Davis Medical Center, Broaddus Hospital, Webster Memorial Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital, and Minnie Hamilton Health System) are not eligible for travel contracts within the system
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; those between 75-100 miles may be considered case-by-case at the same rate
• Non-billable orientation modules required prior to start, averaging 2-6 hours to complete
• Orientation held every other Thursday

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-770976

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