Travel RN - Telemetry - ER - Hold

American Traveler; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ER Boarding Area position in West Virginia. The role requires prior travel nursing experience and a WV or compact RN license, with 12-hour night shifts (36 hours/week) and rotating weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities include managing admitted patients in a Level 4 Trauma ED, treating 70–75 patients daily with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, and caring for sepsis, medical/surgical, overdose, and trauma cases across all ages.

Qualifications

• Active WV or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ED Boarding Area of a Level 4 Trauma Center, managing admitted patients awaiting bed placement.
• High-volume ER treating 70-75 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Patient population includes sepsis, medical and surgical cases, overdose, and trauma across all age groups.
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays.
• ER RNs manage holds unless Nursing Resources can provide float support.

Skills

Active RN license

BLS certification

RN experience (1+ year)

Travel nursing experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ER Boarding Area position requiring prior travel nursing experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required

Responsibilities

• Work in the ED Boarding Area of a Level 4 Trauma Center, managing admitted patients awaiting inpatient bed placement
• High-volume ER treating 70-75 patients per day with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes sepsis, medical and surgical conditions, overdose, and trauma cases across all age groups
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays
• No on-call or standby requirements
• No floating requirements
• Uses Epic EMR
• ER RNs manage their own holds unless Nursing Resources can provide float support
• Support staff includes ED physicians, mid-levels, charge nurse without patient assignment, and 24/7 house supervisor
• ER techs assist with EKGs, transport, CPR, and vital signs
• Respiratory therapy available 24/7 by call with ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen support
• Phlebotomy available 24/7, with RNs assisting on difficult draws
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation, full-day nursing orientation, computer training, and two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor
• Scrub color for RNs/LPNs is navy; solid-color scrubs only, closed-toe shoes required, no crocs
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have taken a 2-year break if previously employed at any WVU Medicine location
• Travelers are limited to one year of cumulative work within WVU facilities before requiring a 2-year break

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-784948

Open Positions: 4