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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

$1,549-2,776/week

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Certification details

BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
WV RN license

Job details

PCU RN for Open Heart Progressive Care (6 Front Pod B)
3x12 or 4x12 Nights 7p-7a, weekdays, every other weekend, float
29 Beds- Progressive care for post-op open heart and other cardio thoracic post-surgical patient requiring cardiac monitoring. Accepts Med/Surg Overflow
Orientation held every other week on Thursday
2 Years of Experience Required
4:1 Patient Ratio
36 or 48hr contract options
Every other weekend required
Clinician can be floated within scope to meet facilities needs
Open to accommodating blocked schedule requests
100mi. Radius Rule (75-99mi. can be sent for facility approval)
WV RN license in hand to submit
36hrs guaranteed
Hospital Highlights: Short Term Acute Care
Type of Facility: Level IV Trauma Center, Major teaching hospital; member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
Total Staffed Beds: 838
Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White (RN)
Charting: Cerner
Parking Cost: free for travelers

Job requirements

2 Years of Experience Required
Must have chest tube insertion assistance, management and removal experience.
Central line experience required.
External/internal pacemakers, wound vacs experience required.
BLS, ACLS required

Schedule information

3x12 or 4x12 Nights 7p-7a
Weekdays, every other weekend, float
36 or 48hr contract options

Unit specific information

29 Beds- Progressive care for post-op open heart and other cardio thoracic post-surgical patient requiring cardiac monitoring.
Accepts Med/Surg Overflow
4:1 Patient Ratio
Clinician can be floated within scope to meet facilities needs

Additional Details

Valid Drivers License is required.
Social Security Card required.
Orientation Info - Check with CL before sending
Orientation will now only be two days, Thursday and Friday, and will consist of the following: Cerner, Infusion Management

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Pros

Multiple resources, Nurse-to-patient ratio

Cons

cost of living to high for the area. Staff can be unfriendly towards travelers.

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Short Term Acute Care
424 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS3200 Maccorkle Ave SeCharleston, WV 25304

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About Charleston, WV

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.

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