American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ER - Emergency Room for a travel nursing job in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ER - Emergency Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position at a busy P4 Trauma Center, requiring WV or compact RN licensure and critical care certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Emergency Department of an acute care setting
• P4 Trauma Center with 28 beds, including 2 designated Trauma/Code rooms
• Manages diverse cases including trauma, STEMI, stroke, sepsis, overdose, and all age groups from infants to geriatrics
• Patient ratio is typically 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Uses Epic EMR system; experience with Epic preferred
• Three 12-hour night shifts per week with every other weekend and rotational holidays
• Fast track, triage, and psych/seclusion rooms available
• No on-call or floating required
• Bedside cardiac monitoring with RNs responsible for reading strips; no monitor tech
• CPAP, BiPAP, mechanical ventilation, and critical drip management utilized
• Duties include triage, patient care across all acuities, and management of ER holds as needed
• Team includes charge nurse (no patient load), ER techs for technical support, and 24/7 in-house security
• RT available 24/7 for respiratory support but shared among units
• Solid navy scrubs required; no patterns or embroidery, closed-toed shoes only
• Standard orientation includes two 12-hour shifts with a preceptor and computer training
• First-day general orientation and department-specific nursing orientation provided
• Assignment not open to local candidates living within 50 miles, and previous employees must have a 2-year break from any WVU Medicine location for eligibility
• Holiday rotation is shared with core staff

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department experience required
• Certifications in BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required
• Experience managing cardiac dysrhythmias, ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, and administration of critical drips necessary
• Ability to draw radial ABGs is required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650355. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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