Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Charleston, WV

Opportunity to work at a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering exposure to a high-acuity and clinically diverse patient population. Provide direct nursing care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit serving a diverse adult patient population ranging from uncomplicated to sub-critical acuity.

Job ID: 898642
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location

Charleston, WV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 4×12-hour shifts | Weekdays with every other weekend required | 36-hour or 48-hour weekly contract options available | Overtime may be available after 48 hours for those on a 4×12 schedule
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a 37-bed Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit serving a diverse adult patient population ranging from uncomplicated to sub-critical acuity
• Monitor and manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring, including post-operative transplant patients and any adult patient requiring telemetry
• Maintain a 1:5 patient ratio in accordance with unit standards
• Utilize Cerner electronic health record system for all clinical documentation
• Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs as required
• Adhere to all facility infection control and compliance requirements, including seasonal flu vaccination policy

Required Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN license (pending license accepted for submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical or Telemetry specialty experience required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Must have a permanent address greater than 100 miles from the facility; candidates residing between 75-100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system
• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers are welcome to apply)
• Experience caring for post-operative or transplant patient populations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital affiliated with the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH), offering exposure to a high-acuity and clinically diverse patient population
• Complimentary parking available for travelers via an attached parking garage