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Emergency Department RN — Night Shift | South Charleston, WV

13-Week Contract | 12-Hour Nights

This busy emergency department manages a high-acuity, all-ages patient population — from infants through geriatrics — with common presentations including sepsis, trauma, overdose, COPD exacerbations, and acute medical and surgical conditions. The unit receives STEMI and stroke patients and provides comprehensive emergency care across the full acuity spectrum, including a lower-acuity express care area.

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Rotating weekends and holidays with core staff
• Block scheduling available for nights; 6-on/8-off cannot be guaranteed
• Guaranteed 24 hours per week
• No call or float requirements

Clinical Expectations

Candidates must bring a strong critical care skill set, including:

• Management of cardiac dysrhythmias and hemodynamic instability
• Critical care drips (vasopressors, TPA, sedation, paralytics, and more)
• BiPAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilation management
• Radial ABG draw
• Prior travel nursing experience is required

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• PALS
• TNCC preferred (effective October 2025, not required at time of submission)

Support & Structure

• Charge nurse carries no patient assignment
• House supervisor available 24/7
• ER techs assist with EKGs, vitals, transport, and CPR
• Respiratory therapy available around the clock
• Phlebotomy available 24/7; nurses assist with difficult draws
• 24/7 in-house security

Dress Code

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

Orientation

Includes general hospital orientation, full nursing orientation day, computer training, and two 12-hour precepted shifts.