Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a combined 32-bed unit consisting of 12 Stepdown beds and 20 Medical-Surgical floor beds, maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios (1:3 Stepdown; 1:4–6 Floor). Manage a typical MedSurg population including chest pain, COPD, altered mental status, pneumonia, UTI, abdominal pain, overflow from various services, and GIP Hospice patients.
Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a combined 32-bed unit consisting of 12 Stepdown beds and 20 Medical-Surgical floor beds, maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios (1:3 Stepdown; 1:4–6 Floor)
Manage a typical MedSurg population including chest pain, COPD, altered mental status, pneumonia, UTI, abdominal pain, overflow from various services, and GIP Hospice patients
Administer and monitor titratable drips in the Stepdown setting; manage PCAs, heparin, and similar therapies on the floor
Read and interpret telemetry strips in conjunction with telemetry monitor technicians who provide continuous monitoring
Adhere to weekend requirements (2 weekends per schedule) and integrate into the existing holiday scheduling rotation
Float as needed to other floor or stepdown units within the facility
Required Qualifications
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in West Virginia
Current BLS certification (required)
COVID-19 vaccination required (full vaccination defined as 2 doses of Moderna or Pfizer, or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson); medical or religious exemption requests must be submitted promptly for review and approval
Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience in a Stepdown, PCU, or IMC setting
Familiarity with titratable drip management in an intermediate care environment
Experience working with MedSurg overflow and hospice patient populations
Why Join Us
Work on a well-supported unit with a dedicated free charge nurse and an always-available house supervisor, allowing you to focus on quality patient care
Gain diverse clinical experience across both Stepdown and Medical-Surgical patient populations in a high-volume academic medical environment