Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Telemetry | Charleston, WV | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
  • Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)
  • Start Date: 10/15/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Number of Openings: Not specified

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled MS/Tele Registered Nurse to join our team at a leading acute-care hospital in Charleston, WV. This position is ideal for nurses looking for a contract role in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Unit Description: The 7 South MS/Tele unit features 37 beds and serves a diverse adult patient population. Each bed is equipped for monitoring patients with varying degrees of illness, including post-op transplant patients and any adult requiring cardiac monitoring.

Shift Details: This role involves Night shifts (7 PM to 7 AM) with options for 36 or 48 hours per week. Overtime is available after 48 hours for 4x12 shifts.

Orientation Schedule: Orientation is held every other week on Thursdays and Fridays. The RN will spend Thursday in a computer lab and Friday until lunch at the facility to complete badge-making and meet the staff/manager.

Patient Ratios: The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:5.

Experience Requirements: A minimum of 2 years of RN experience is required, with at least 1 year of in-specialty experience. New travelers are welcome to apply.

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend is required.

Certifications Required: BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.

Float Requirements: Clinicians may be floated within their scope to meet facility needs.

Blocked Schedule Requests: The manager is open to accommodating blocked schedule requests if they align with unit needs.

Radius Requirement: A 100-mile radius rule applies (75-99 miles may require facility approval). Local candidates will not be accepted.

Pending License Accepted: Candidates can submit with a pending WV/Compact RN license.

Submission Requirements:

  • Perm employees cannot return to the facility as travelers for 2 years after their last day worked in a permanent position.
  • Flu Shot: Candidates refusing the flu shot without medical proof will not be considered. The facility requires all personnel to take the flu vaccine unless documented allergies exist.
  • Covid Vaccine: Not required.
  • One PDF must contain: Candidate profile (work history), specialty-specific skills checklist, minimum of 2 manager/charge references (within the past 2 years), license/certification verification (clean license required), driver’s license, and SSN.

Hospital Highlights:

  • Short Term Acute Care facility
  • Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital
  • Member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
  • Total Staffed Beds: 855
  • Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White (RN)
  • Charting: Cerner
  • Parking Cost: Free for travelers; parking garage attached to the facility

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a qualified RN ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply now!