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ED Holding Unit RN — Night Shift | Charleston, WV | 13-Week Contract

This ED Holding Unit cares for adult and geriatric observation patients presenting with chest pain rule-out, TIA, chronic anemia, and CHF/COPD exacerbations. The unit functions as a bridge between the emergency department and inpatient care, with float coverage to the ED as needed.

Shift & Schedule

• 4x12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Guaranteed hours: 36 or 48 per week (RN's choice); overtime after 48 hours

Required Certifications

• BLS, ACLS, PALS (all must be AHA-issued)
• CPI (must be obtained at least one week prior to start)

Licensure

• Active WV or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted for submission

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years RN experience; at least 1 year in specialty
• First-time travelers accepted with appropriate experience
• MS/Tele and ED Holding experience preferred

Clinical Skills Required

• IV therapy: port access, blood product administration, peripheral line management, IV starts
• Medications: heparin protocols, cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Neuro/Psych: CVA, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal
• Respiratory: CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy care (preferred), ventilated patient care

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White
• Orientation held every other Thursday
• Radius rule applies: candidates must reside 100+ miles from the facility; 75–99 miles considered case-by-case
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID vaccine not required