Registered Nurse

Pulmonary & Observation Unit — Travel RN | Night Shift | South Charleston, WV

Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Guaranteed Hours: 36/week

This pulmonary and observation unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with respiratory diagnoses and general medical conditions. The unit is telemetry-monitored with monitor techs on-site around the clock; RNs are expected to review strips each shift.

Clinical Requirements

• Med-Surg/Telemetry background with strong cardiac experience required
• Trach care experience required (patients on trach collar or room air only; RN performs trach care)
• Experience titrating drips required — common agents include Heparin, Cardizem, Lasix, Dopamine (low-dose renal perfusion), and Amiodarone
• Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred
• Previous travel experience required
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS

Scheduling

• 12-hour nights; weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Every other weekend (set rotation)
• Holidays rotate with core staff
• Block scheduling available when unit needs are met

Float Expectations

Travelers may float to adjacent Med-Surg floors or to the Emergency Department to cover boarded patients if census allows.

Charge Nurse Opportunity

Travelers willing to serve in a charge nurse capacity may be cross-trained; charge assignment typically includes a modified patient load.

Dress Code

Navy solid scrubs (no patterns or embroidery); closed-toe shoes required; no Crocs.

Orientation

Two 12-hour precepted shifts, plus general and nursing-specific orientation days. An abbreviated skills checklist is due within 90 days of start.