Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Holding Unit Registered Nurse – West Virginia
Start Date: November 30, 2026 (Orientation held every other Thursday)
Location: West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, weekdays with every other weekend required. Choice of 36 or 48 guaranteed hours per week. Float to Emergency Department as needed. No call required.
Highlights
- Emergency Department Holding Unit focused on adult and geriatric observation patients including chest pain rule-out, TIA, chronic anemia, and CHF/COPD exacerbations
- 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds
- Cerner EMR system with SBAR charting methodology
- 15-bed unit with average daily census of 15 patients
- Orientation provided every other week; free parking for travelers
Requirements
- Active West Virginia or Compact RN license (pending license accepted for submission but must be active by start date)
- Minimum 2 years RN experience; minimum 1 year in-specialty experience required
- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all through American Heart Association), and CPI (must be obtained at least 1 week before start)
- CERNER experience required
- MS/Tele, Telemetry, and ER Holding experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in IV therapy/phlebotomy including accessing ports, blood product administration, peripheral line management, and IV starts
- Experience managing heparin protocols and cardiac drips (no titration)
- Knowledge of neurological/psychiatric conditions including CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal management
- Respiratory care experience with external CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
- Ventilated patient care and tracheostomy management preferred
- Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required
- Permanent address must be 100+ miles from facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 – March 31) unless medical exemption documented by allergist or physician
- First-time travelers accepted with appropriate experience
Why It's a Great Opportunity
Join a major teaching hospital that's part of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems, where you'll care for a diverse patient population in a collaborative, well-supported environment. This ED Holding Unit position offers the perfect blend of emergency medicine and medical-surgical nursing, with excellent nurse-to-patient ratios and comprehensive resources to support high-quality patient care. The flexible scheduling options and absence of call requirements make this an ideal opportunity for experienced nurses seeking work-life balance in a professional, academically-oriented setting.